What it needs & gives back
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Through the year
Emergence
Emergence of new leaves and shoots typically occurs after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 50C.
Flowering
Flowering begins shortly after emergence, usually within two weeks, and can last for about three weeks.
Fruiting
Fruit development follows flowering, with berries ripening over a period of about a month.
Harvest
Harvest typically occurs from late spring to early summer, depending on the cultivar and climate, lasting for about a month.
Senescence
Leaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
Dormancy
The plant enters dormancy after leaf drop, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.
Timing is relative to your local season (temperate Northern Hemisphere).