Blackberry, Prime-Ark® Freedom Thornless Blackberry, 2 gal
SKU #'s
- 1008002
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Large tasty fruit that are perfect for the home garden or to share at the local farmers market. No need to wear gloves when picking these tasty berries they are THORNLESS!! Perfect for little helpers to pick their own berries!
Bush Features:
Bloom Color: Pinkish-whiteBloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 4-6 feet
Mature Spread: 3-4 feet
Harvest: Large fruit in late June or July
Zone: 6-9
Pollination: Self-fruiting, but cross-pollination by another early-mid Spring bloom blackberry will yield more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 2 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Purple-black
Texture: Firm
Taste: Sweet & tasty
Uses: Can be used fresh, baked, juiced or in preserves
Other notes:
- You can potentially have two harvests in one season
Care:
- Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer
- Fall-bearing or primocane blackberries respond favorably to tipping! As the primocanes reach 12-15" in height, break or cut 3/4-1" off the tip of each cane to force the plant into branching. The second tipping should be performed as the branches reach 30", again breaking or cutting 3/4-1" off all the tips. The tips are tender and may be pinched between your thumbnail and a finger or use pruning shears. This process stimulates earlier fruit development, keeps plant height in check for easier management and fruit harvest and also increase yield.