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Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberry
BerryRubus 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
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.