PlantsBerriesBlackberry — Chester
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Blackberry

Chester

BerriesTransplant
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Sun
full sun
💧
Water
Every 5 days
🌱
Germination
30 days
🕐
Days to harvest
90 days
📏
Planting depth
2 inches deep
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Row spacing
96 inches

When to Plant

Plant bare-root canes in early spring (Apr–May)

Growing Guide

Soil: well-drained, fertile (pH 6.0–6.5)

Thornless semi-erect blackberry; one of the hardiest thornless varieties for zone 5. Large, sweet fruit in late July–August. Canes grow 8–10ft — needs a sturdy trellis. Tip-prune new canes in summer at 3–4ft to encourage lateral branching and higher yield. Remove spent floricanes after harvest.

Care

💧 Water every 5 days

🌿 Fertilize every 30 days

📐 Spacing: 36 inches apart · 96 inches between rows

Harvest & Storage

Ready in 90 days with a harvest window of 30 days.

Companion Planting

Grows well with:
garlictansychive
Keep away from:
nightshade
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