Blackberries are hardy, and will grow well in many climates that get rain. You may be able to grow them in the Bay Area, with limited productivity. Of course yo

Blackberries are hardy, and will grow well in many climates that get rain. You may be able to grow them in the Bay Area, with limited productivity. Of course you'd have better luck with some irrigation, or at the edge of your yard if you use sprinklers. They can spread broadly though, so much so that in certain areas they can be invasive (Portland, OR, for example). Planting blackberries is not something to enter into lightly since they're a pain to remove (quite literally; there are thorns). Blueberries on the other hand are more difficult: they require bright (but not necessarily direct) light, ample rainfall, acidic soil (pH 4-5), and limited competition. We frequently have to cut away grape vines that grow on bushes and block sunlight. Birds, bears, and other woodland creatures also love blueberries so you have to beat them to the bushes.