blackberry

There are many wonderful blackberry varieties available including thornless, vigourous growers with erect stems that are easier to maintain, prune and require little support. Newer varieties also possess large, high quality, juicy black fruit that are self-fruitful, produced mid-summer on last year’s growth. Plant with additional blackberries for better yields in sunny spots, edible gardens, as hedges or borders. Many new dwarf, container varieties are also becoming available. Shop our online selection of Blackberry varieties.

Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. When planting, prune canes 6″ from the ground. In mid-summer after harvest, remove all canes that have already bore fruit to the ground. Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with Holly-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Choose early, midseason, and late producers to extend your harvest.