Grow Your Own Abundance: The Delicious Kiowa Blackberry Plant (Zones 7-10)
Cultivate an exceptional harvest with the Kiowa Blackberry, a premier floricane variety renowned for its incredibly large, flavorful, and fragrant berries. Developed by the University of Arkansas, this heat-tolerant blackberry plant promises abundant yields and an extended harvest, making it a favorite for home growers and small-scale farmers alike. Get ready to enjoy fresh, delicious blackberries right from your garden!
Features
| Characteristic |
Detail |
| Cultivar Type |
Floricane Thorny & Erect |
| Origin & Development |
University of Arkansas, 1996 |
| Berry Size |
Very large (9-14 grams) |
| Berry Shape |
Long-shaped |
| Flavor Profile |
Very delicious with a special fragrance |
| Sugar Content |
Averages 1% |
| Yield Potential |
High yields: 7-12 lbs of fruit per plant |
| Climate Tolerance |
Good heat tolerance |
| Ripening Time |
Early ripening, typically beginning of June |
| Harvest Duration |
Longest fruiting Arkansas variety: lasts for 6 weeks |
| USDA Hardiness Zones |
7 - 10 |
| Plant Supplied |
12cm, 1.5-year-old tissue-cultured plant |
Benefits
| Benefit |
How It Helps You |
| Exceptional Flavor & Aroma |
Savor very delicious, long-shaped berries with a special fragrance and ideal 1% sugar content, elevating your homemade jams, desserts, and fresh eating experiences. |
| Abundant Harvests |
Achieve high yields of 7-12 lbs per blackberry plant, ensuring a plentiful supply for personal enjoyment, sharing, or even small-scale sales, addressing disappointment with low-yielding varieties. |
| Extended Berry Season |
Enjoy the longest fruiting period among University of Arkansas varieties, with an early start in June and a generous 6-week harvest, providing fresh berries for longer and combating short harvest frustrations. |
| Reliable Performance in Warm Climates |
Its good heat tolerance means your Kiowa blackberry bush will thrive and produce consistently, even in warmer USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, reducing frustration with climate-sensitive plants. |
| Trusted Genetics |
Cultivated by the renowned University of Arkansas, guaranteeing a scientifically developed, high-performing variety with proven reliability and superior characteristics, ensuring consistent performance. |
| Vigorous Growth |
Supplied as a robust 12cm, 1.5-year-old tissue-cultured plant, ensuring a strong start and quicker establishment in your garden. |
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Product Name |
Kiowa Blackberry |
| SKU |
KIODK3TQ12-12 |
| Plant Type |
Floricane |
| Growth Habit |
Thorny & Erect |
| Recommended Zones |
USDA 7-10 |
| Plant Maturity (at supply) |
1.5 years old |
| Container Size (at supply) |
12cm pot |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Ensure adequate space for its erect, thorny growth habit.
- Maintenance: As a floricane variety, Kiowa blackberries produce fruit on canes that grew the previous year. Prune spent canes after harvest to encourage new growth for the following season.
- Climate: Ideal for growers in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, particularly those seeking a heat-tolerant variety to maximize their growing season.
Ideal For
- Dedicated Home Growers: Perfect for individuals who value fresh, high-quality, and abundant produce from their own garden.
- Small-Scale Berry Farmers: Offers high yields and an extended season for those looking to maximize their berry production and sales.
- Warm Climate Gardeners: An excellent choice for gardeners in Zones 7-10 needing heat-tolerant fruit plants that perform reliably.
- Flavor Connoisseurs: Appeals to those who appreciate specific varietal characteristics, including exceptional flavor and fragrance in their homegrown fruit.
- Reliability Seekers: For gardeners who trust scientifically developed cultivars from reputable institutions like the University of Arkansas for consistent results.
Policy & Support
| Policy Type |
Detail |
| Customer Support Phone |
(479)846-6030 |
| Customer Support Email |
berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Company Address |
807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
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