
Berries are great fruits to grow in city farms because they can be grown without a large space requirement. The delectable berries listed below are nutritional powerhouses — rich in antioxidants and fiber.
Like fruit and nut trees, most berries thrive in sunshine and fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid planting them in frost pockets. Most berry species come in a number of cultivars suitable for various regions and climates across the United States. Consider growing these popular berry species on your city farm:

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Blackberries
Zones: 4 through 9
Erect, semi-erect and trailing species.
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Blueberries
Zones: 2 through 9
Highbush, Southern Highbush (or Rabbiteye) and Lowbush species. All blueberries require acidic soil conditions.
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Raspberries
Zones: 3 through 9
Red, yellow and black species. Look for raspberry species resistant to diseases that plague your area.
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Strawberries
Zones: 3 through 10
Junebearing and everbearing species. Look for strawberry species resistant to diseases in your area.
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To find out what zone you are located in, download the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones map.
About the Author: Cherie Langlois is a freelance writer and photographer who gardens in Washington state.