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Description
Natchez Blackberry Plants: Early, Thornless, and Abundantly Sweet
Cultivate your dream harvest with the Natchez Blackberry, a premier thornless floricane variety from the acclaimed University of Arkansas. Designed for both the enthusiastic home gardener and small-scale commercial grower, Natchez delivers exceptionally large, flavorful berries early in the season, combining ease of maintenance with outstanding fruit quality. Enjoy bountiful harvests of juicy blackberries perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and more, all from robust, disease-resistant plants.
Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Origin | Developed by the University of Arkansas |
| Ripening Period | Very early, typically around June 3rd (2-3 days earlier than 'Arapaho', preceding 'Ouachita' and 'Apache') |
| Cane Type | ERECT to SEMI-ERECT and completely thornless |
| Berry Size | Large, averaging 8 to 9 grams, comparable to 'Apache', larger than 'Arapaho', 'Ouachita', and 'Navaho'. Size consistency maintained throughout the season. |
| Yield | Comparable to high-producing varieties like 'Ouachita' and 'Apache' |
| Fruit Quality | Good, with flavor comparable to 'Arapaho' |
| Soluble Solids | Averages about 9.5% |
| White Drupelets | Seldom seen, ensuring attractive fruit |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent; no substantial common diseases observed (slight anthracnose in one year, no orange rust). Assumed resistance to double blossom. |
| Post-Harvest Handling | Very good, often exceeding 'Arapaho', ideal for planting and shipping |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Effortless Harvesting & Maintenance | Thornless canes eliminate painful pricks, making picking and pruning a joy, not a chore – directly addressing the pain point of thorny bushes. |
| Extended Berry Season | Early ripening (around June 3rd) means you get to enjoy fresh blackberries sooner and for longer, beating other popular varieties to the punch. |
| Abundant, High-Quality Harvests | Produces large berries (8-9g) with consistent size throughout the season and yields comparable to leading cultivars, ensuring a generous bounty of beautiful fruit. |
| Worry-Free Growth | Excellent disease resistance (including assumed resistance to double blossom) means healthier plants and less maintenance, giving you peace of mind and higher yields. |
| Versatile & Reliable Fruit | Very good post-harvest handling makes Natchez perfect for fresh eating, freezing, canning, or even small-scale market sales, maintaining quality during transport and storage. |
| Attractive, Flawless Berries | The rare occurrence of white drupelets ensures your fruit looks as good as it tastes, enhancing its appeal for any purpose. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | NATTYPOL12-12 |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Pot Size | 12 cm |
| Variety Type | Floricane Blackberry |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: Suitable for a wide range of climates within USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
- Support: While canes are erect to semi-erect, support wires are highly recommended, especially in hedgerow systems or commercial cultivation, to maintain an upright canopy and optimize light exposure and harvesting.
- Harvesting: Enjoy the first large, delicious berries typically around June 3rd.
Ideal For
- The Home Gardener: Seeking an easy-to-manage, thornless blackberry variety that produces large, early-season fruit for fresh eating and home preservation.
- Small-Scale Growers: Looking for a reliable, high-yielding cultivar with excellent post-harvest handling characteristics suitable for local markets or farm stands.
- Gardens in USDA Zones 5-9: Ensuring successful growth and fruiting in a broad range of temperate climates.
- Those Prioritizing Quality: Individuals who value large, flavorful berries and disease resistance for consistent, healthy harvests.
Policy & Support
| Policy Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplier Commitment | Berries Unlimited is praised for delivering plants in perfect condition and providing exceptional customer service. |
| Contact Information | (479)846-6030, berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Address | 807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
Explore Other Options
- Discover our full range of Blackberry Plants.
- Consider the 'Apache' variety: Apache Floricane Thornless Blackberries.
- Explore the 'Arapaho' variety: Arapaho Floricane Thornless Blackberries.
- Browse our complete selection of Berries & Berry Bushes.
1 Review
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Natchez
Received in perfect condition. Nothing broken, no weeds, no bugs, no disease. I haven't found an online company that delivers better on their promises than BU. Also, exceptional customer service. No worries with this company. Thank you.
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