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Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberry

Berry

Rubus subgenus Eubatus 'Prime-Ark Freedom'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 6–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 36" spacing
  • High water
  • Perennial
  • pH 5.8–6.8
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  • Overview

    A game-changing primocane blackberry that produces two crops annually on thornless canes, combining the best of both worlds - convenience and productivity. This University of Arkansas release offers large, firm berries with excellent flavor and the unique advantage of fruiting on first-year canes, extending your harvest season significantly.

  • Planting

    Plant bare-root canes or potted plants in early spring. Provide sturdy trellis system for support.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 5.8–6.8. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 14-28 days (from seed, though canes preferred).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spotted wing drosophila, aphids, spider mites, cane borers. Common diseases: Gray mold, anthracnose, cane blight, double blossom.