Sweet-Ark Immaculate™ Blackberry: Thornless, Late-Season Excellence for Your Garden
Discover the Sweet-Ark Immaculate™ Blackberry, a revolutionary thornless variety engineered for superior home gardening. This exceptional floricane-fruiting cultivar delivers medium to large berries with unparalleled post-harvest performance and a desirable late-ripening season. Cultivated by the renowned Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, it stands out for its impeccable berry quality and robust yield, promising a bountiful and hassle-free harvest.
Features
| Feature |
Detail |
| Type and Characteristics |
Thornless, floricane-fruiting blackberry producing medium to large berries that hold up well after harvest. |
| Fruiting Habit |
Floricane varieties produce flowers and fruit on second-year canes. |
| Naming and Origin |
Named to highlight its impeccable berry quality and late-ripening season. Developed by Margaret Worthington, director of the Fruit Breeding Program for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. |
| Key Advantages |
Outstanding post-harvest performance and great yield potential compared to other late-season blackberry varieties. |
Benefits
| Benefit |
How It Elevates Your Garden |
| Effortless Harvesting & Care |
Enjoy the pleasure of picking plump, ripe blackberries without the nuisance of thorns, simplifying maintenance and making gardening a joy. |
| Extended Fresh Berry Season |
Delight in delicious, homegrown blackberries later into the season thanks to its late-ripening habit, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh fruit for longer. |
| Superior Berry Quality & Storage |
Medium to large berries boast an impeccable taste and exceptional post-harvest performance, meaning your harvest stays fresh and flavorful for an extended period. |
| Trusted, High-Yield Performance |
Developed by experts at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, this scientifically-backed variety guarantees great yield potential and reliable results, outperforming other late-season options. |
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Product Name |
Sweet-Ark Immaculate™ Blackberry |
| Fruiting Type |
Floricane-fruiting |
| Thorns |
Thornless |
| Berry Size |
Medium to Large |
| Ripening Season |
Late-Season |
| Origin |
Developed by Margaret Worthington, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station |
| SKU |
1574-12 |
| Package Size |
12cm or 6-12cm pot |
Usage & Care Guidance
- Fruiting Habit: Expect flowers and fruit to develop on second-year canes, following the typical floricane fruiting cycle.
- Growing Zones: Ideal for regions suitable for blackberry cultivation, generally thriving in Zones 5-9.
- Pruning: Implement standard floricane pruning techniques to encourage healthy growth and maximize fruit production.
- Harvesting: Enjoy easy, thornless harvesting of large, firm berries during the late season.
Ideal For
- Dedicated home berry cultivators seeking premium, thornless blackberry plants.
- Gardeners eager to extend their fresh blackberry harvest late into the season.
- Those who prioritize high-quality, high-yielding fruit with excellent post-harvest longevity.
- Individuals valuing scientifically developed, reliable plant varieties for their edible landscape.
Policy & Support
| Policy Type |
Detail |
| Contact Information |
(479)846-6030, berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Address |
807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
| Expert Assistance |
Reach out to Berries Unlimited for expert gardening advice and support for your berry plants. |
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