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Description
Arapaho Blackberry: The Thornless Floricane for Effortless, Delicious Harvests (Zones 5-9)
Discover the joy of home-grown blackberries with the Arapaho Blackberry, a revolutionary thornless floricane variety (Patent # 8510). Released in 1993, this plant is engineered for the practical home gardener, offering an erect growth habit for simplified maintenance and harvesting. Enjoy an abundance of medium-sized, short conical berries renowned for their exceptional flavor, high sugar content, and barely noticeable seeds. With its early ripening and good storage potential, the Arapaho ensures a rewarding and delicious harvest season that's perfect for fresh eating and all your preserving needs.
Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | THORNLESS and ERECT Floricane (Patent # 8510) |
| Release Year | 1993 |
| Berry Size | Medium, approximately 5 grams per berry |
| Berry Shape & Quality | Short conical with excellent quality and noticeably small seeds |
| Flavor Profile | Highly regarded, rated higher than most thorny varieties with 9.6% sugar content |
| Yield Potential | Good yields |
| Ripening Season | One of the earliest ripening thornless varieties, typically starting around June 5th in Arkansas |
| Fruiting Duration | Extends for about 4 weeks |
| Fruit Handling | Good potential for storage and handling |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9 |
| Plant Size | 12cm |
Benefits
| Benefit | Why It's Great for Your Garden |
|---|---|
| Effortless Harvesting & Maintenance | The thornless and erect growth habit eliminates painful pricks and makes pruning a breeze, directly addressing the pain point of difficult, sprawling blackberry varieties. |
| Superior Sweetness & Flavor | With a 9.6% sugar content and high ratings, these berries offer a delicious taste that surpasses many thorny varieties, perfect for fresh enjoyment and appealing to those seeking high-quality, home-grown fruit. |
| Excellent for Culinary Uses | The excellent quality, small seeds, and distinctive flavor ensure your homemade jams, jellies, and desserts retain that authentic, rich blackberry taste, satisfying the interest in fruit that performs well for preservation. |
| Early & Abundant Harvests | As one of the earliest ripening thornless varieties, fruiting starts around June 5th and lasts for approximately 4 weeks, providing a generous yield and allowing you to enjoy fresh berries sooner in the season. |
| Durable & Easy to Manage Fruit | The good fruit storage and handling potential means your harvests remain fresh longer, reducing waste and allowing for more flexibility in consumption and preservation. |
| Reliable Growth in Diverse Climates | Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, this plant is a dependable choice for a wide range of climates, ensuring success for gardeners within these zones. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Arapaho Blackberry |
| Plant Type | Thornless Floricane Blackberry |
| Patent Number | 8510 |
| SKU | ARA6453412-12 |
| Average Berry Weight | 5 grams |
| Sugar Content | 9.6% |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA 5-9 |
| Plant Size | 12cm |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: Ensure proper soil preparation and adequate sunlight for optimal growth. The erect habit may reduce the need for extensive trellising, though support can be beneficial for heavy yields.
- Zone Suitability: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, making it a versatile choice for many home gardens across the United States.
- Harvesting: The thornless canes make hand-picking a safe and pleasant experience.
- Maintenance: Prune spent floricanes after fruiting to encourage new growth and maximize next year's crop.
Ideal For
- Practical Home Gardeners: Perfect for those who value easy-to-manage plants and desire a generous, high-quality berry harvest without the hassle of thorns.
- Food Preservers & Jam Makers: The excellent flavor profile and good yield make these berries ideal for creating delicious homemade jams, jellies, pies, and other preserves.
- Families with Children: The thornless canes provide a safe and enjoyable berry-picking experience for all ages.
- Gardeners Seeking Early Harvests: If you're eager to enjoy fresh blackberries early in the growing season, the Arapaho's early ripening is a significant advantage.
- Sustainable Living Enthusiasts: A vigorous and multiplying plant, offering a sustainable source of fresh fruit for years to come.
Policy & Support
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grown & Shipped From | Berries Unlimited USA, Prairie Grove, AR |
| Contact Information | (479)846-6030, berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | 807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
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1 Review
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Arapaho
Berry Update This is a very vigorous plant and has already multiplied. The berries are delicious, just the right amount of acid for jam. Sometimes very sweet berries lose their flavor in jam, but this berry keeps it's blackberry flavor. Thank you!
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