Thornless Blackberry Plants – 5 Big Daddy Rubus Starter Plants High Yield

Grow Your Own Delicious Blackberries

Start your own blackberry patch with these 5 thornless blackberry plants. These are excellent starter plants designed for high yield, ensuring a plentiful harvest of juicy blackberries. These plants are perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, offering the joy of growing your own fruit right in your backyard. Imagine the delicious pies, jams, and fresh snacks you can create with your own homegrown blackberries! These plants are winter-hardy, thriving in zones 5-9.

These blackberry bushes are perennial shrubs that produce new growth and fruit every other year. As self-fertile plants, even just one of these blackberry plants can produce 10 to 15 pounds of fruit each growing season. These fruit plants produce stiff short canes that grow from the crown of the roots up and into a hedgerow. They’re a beautiful and productive addition to any garden, adding a lush, deep color to your yard.

Key Benefits:

• Thornless Variety: Enjoy easy harvesting without the hassle of thorns.
• High Yield: Produces an abundance of fruit each season, ensuring a bountiful harvest.
• Self-Fertile: No need for multiple plants to ensure fruit production, simplifying your garden planning.
• Winter Hardy: Survives cold winters in zones 5-9, making them resilient in various climates.
• Beautiful Addition: Adds a lush, deep color and productive beauty to your garden landscape.

We understand the importance of receiving healthy plants. That’s why we carefully wrap the roots to ensure they arrive damp and ready to thrive. We ship using reliable services, with typical ship times between 1-3 days from ordering, so your blackberry plants arrive quickly and in prime condition for planting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How quickly will my blackberry plants produce fruit? Typically, blackberry plants will produce a significant harvest in their second year after planting. You might see some fruit in the first year, but the second year is when they really take off for substantial yields.
• What size will these blackberry bushes get? These blackberry bushes can grow to be approximately 5-8 feet tall and wide, forming a substantial hedgerow if planted in a row. They require adequate space to flourish.
• What kind of soil do blackberry plants need? Well-draining soil is crucial for healthy growth. A slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for optimal growth and abundant fruit production.
• How much sunlight do these plants require to thrive? Blackberry plants need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to produce a bountiful crop. Full sun exposure is key for maximizing your harvest.
• How do I properly care for my blackberry plants during the winter? Prune away any dead or damaged canes after the growing season. Mulching around the base of the plant provides insulation and protects the roots from freezing temperatures, ensuring their survival through the colder months.