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Series: University of Arkansas

Rubus 'Natchez' PP20,891

CATEGORY  Blackberries

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Produces Huge Berries
  • Good Flavor And Sweetness
  • Heavy Yields
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HEIGHT:

4-10 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

ZONE:

4-10

PURPOSE:

· Health
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Commercial Food Production
· Trellis
· Edible Garden
· Patio & Garden
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Self-fertile
· Easy to Grow

TYPE:

· Thornless
· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Semi Erect
· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 300 Hours
· 200 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Firm
· Mild Flavor
· Large

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Jams & Jellies
· Process

Blackberry 'Nachez' produces an impressive large fruit. This University of Arkansas hybrid is well known for early ripening date, consistant yields, and highfruit quality. 'Natchez' shows resistance to the fungal disease double blossom/rosette which hurt production in the South.

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PURPOSE:

· Health
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Commercial Food Production
· Trellis
· Edible Garden
· Patio & Garden
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Self-fertile
· Easy to Grow

TYPE:

· Thornless
· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Semi Erect
· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 300 Hours
· 200 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Firm
· Mild Flavor
· Large

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Jams & Jellies
· Process

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 6-8 weeks
6" Crop Time: 8-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-12 weeks
12" Crop Time: 12-14 weeks
pH: 5.5 - 6.8
EC: 1.5 - 2.5