Sweetie Pie Blackberry
- SKU:
- 1250-12
Description
Sweetie Pie Blackberry: America's BEST Thornless, Disease-Resistant Cultivar
Voted America's BEST Blackberry, 'Sweetie Pie' is a revolutionary NEW thornless cultivar from the USDA, celebrated for its exceptional flavor and robust disease resistance. Developed for superior performance, this heat-tolerant plant thrives, producing an abundance of glossy, sweet berries. Ideal for both passionate home gardeners and commercial U-Pick operations, Sweetie Pie ensures a bountiful, hassle-free harvest.
Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Voted America's BEST Blackberry! |
| Cultivar Origin | A NEW thornless USDA cultivar, 'Sweetie Pie' (tested as MSUS119), developed from a cross between ‘Navaho’ and MSUS29 ([Humble x Brazos] x Navaho). Selected in Poplarville, Mississippi in 1996 and tested in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. |
| Plant Characteristics | Grows vigorously, producing numerous thornless floricanes with a trailing growth habit. |
| Disease Resistance | Highly resistant to Rosette disease (double blossom), a major limiting factor in growing blackberries in the southern United States. |
| Berry Qualities | Medium-sized, glossy, and black berries with excellent flavor due to high soluble solids and high sugar content. |
| Ripening Season | Mid-late season (typically mid-June–late July in South Mississippi and early June in Arkansas). |
| Growing Conditions | Grows well in raised beds having a pH of 6.0–7.0 that are amended with organic matter. |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9 |
| Plant Size | Very large 12cm 1.5-year-old tissue cultured plant |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Award-Winning Quality | Plant with utmost confidence, knowing you're cultivating a top-rated, proven blackberry cultivar recognized as America's best. |
| Effortless Harvesting & Maintenance | Enjoy delicious, abundant berries without the pain and hassle of thorns, making picking and pruning a joy. |
| Reliable & Resilient Growth | Overcome common challenges, especially in southern climates, with strong resistance to Rosette disease, ensuring healthier blackberry plants and consistent yields year after year. |
| Superior Flavor & Appeal | Delight in uniquely sweet, juicy, and glossy black berries, perfect for fresh eating, baking, or attracting customers to your U-Pick operation. |
| Abundant & Vigorous Production | Expect a prolific harvest from robust plants that grow vigorously and produce numerous fruit-bearing canes, maximizing your yield. |
| Quick Start & Faster Yields | Get a significant head start with our very large, established 1.5-year-old tissue cultured plants, allowing for quicker establishment and earlier berry production. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1250-12 |
| Cultivar Name | Sweetie Pie Blackberry (MSUS119) |
| Plant Type | Thornless Floricane Blackberry |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, Vigorous |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Berry Characteristics | Medium-sized, glossy black, high soluble solids, high sugar content, excellent flavor |
| Harvest Time | Mid-late season (Mid-June to Late July in South MS; Early June in AR) |
| Plant Age & Size | 1.5-year-old, 12cm tissue cultured plant (very large) |
| Optimal Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: For best results, plant your Sweetie Pie Blackberry in raised beds. Ensure the soil has a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 and is generously amended with organic matter to support vigorous growth.
- Growth Habit: Expect this cultivar to grow vigorously, producing numerous thornless floricanes with a trailing habit, making it ideal for trellises or support structures.
- Heat Tolerance: Its inherent heat tolerance makes it a superior choice for warmer climates where other varieties might struggle.
Ideal For
- Quality-Focused Home Gardeners: Who desire exceptionally flavorful, sweet, and thornless blackberry bushes for a delightful home harvest.
- Small-Scale Berry Farmers & U-Pick Operations: Seeking a reliable, disease-resistant, and high-yielding cultivar with superior berry quality to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Gardeners in Southern US Climates: Particularly beneficial due to its outstanding resistance to Rosette disease and proven heat tolerance, ensuring a successful crop where other varieties fail.
- Individuals Valuing Innovation & Proven Performance: Those who appreciate USDA-developed, award-winning plants that combine low-maintenance features with excellent tangible results.
Policy & Support
| Support Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Phone | (479)846-6030 |
| Customer Service Email | berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | 807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
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2 Reviews
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Sweetie Pie
This blackberry was recommended to me by a dear friend. It arrived early, in excellent condition and ready to plant. As it has been rated so highly I have no doubt that it will live up to it's reputation. Thank you.
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Sweetie Pie Floricane Thornless tissue cultured, Zone 5-9, early season in Arkansas 12 cm pot
My Sweetie Pie Floricane Thornless tissue cultured, Zone 5-9, early season in Arkansas 12 cm pot blackberry plant arrived on time and was packed really well. It was gently wrapped in plastic and surrounded by packing peanuts, which effectively prevented harm. When unwrapped, it looking healthy. After a couple of days, I transplanted it into a larger pot, and it is growing well. It gets very hot here in southern California close to the Mexican border. This blackberry plant appears to be well adapted. Thank you! It has only been a few days. I'll try to give a later update.
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