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Blackberry Plants

Fruiting Season: Summer Bearing

Chester

Chester 

Considered one of the more winter hardy and productive thornless varieties available, Chester produces large, high-quality fruit that ripens in early to mid-August. Fruit has good flavor and does not soften or lose its shiny black color in hot weather. Chester plants are vigorous and show resistance to cane blight.

special features
Easy to grow!
special features
Contains high levels of Nutraceuticals, a substance providing a healthy benefit to the human body!
special features
Plants orders shipping to CA, OR, WA and HI will be charged a $15.00 fee for phytosanitary inspection.

 

Characteristics

Berry Size:
Large
Best in Zones:
5 - 9
Firmness:
Firm
Flavor:
Good
Thornless:
Yes
  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
5
$22.80
10
$37.90
25
$83.10
100
$287.10
500
$1,068.90
1000+
$1,950.00

Extra Informaton

  • All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.
  • Plants are available for shipment in the spring only.
  • We do not ship online orders outside the US.
  • It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

Planting Information
for Blackberries

Spacing

  • Blackberries should be planted 3’–4’ apart
  • Recommend 8’–12’ between rows depending on machinery

Irrigation

  • Soak in water using Agri-gel™ for 1–2 hrs before planting (except TC plugs)
  • Water thoroughly after planting
  • 1"–2" rainfall or equivalent per week

Fertilization

  • Before planting add ½ – ¾ lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
  • Commercial growers should use 500 lbs per acre
  • An additional 1lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft can be applied in July or August and in early spring in following years
  • pH: 6.5–6.8

Weed Control

  • Regular cultivation is necessary during growing season
  • Roots are shallow – don’t cultivate more than an inch deep
  • Mulching during establishments can help control weeds
  • Contact a local extension for chemical recommendations

Trellis

  • We suggest plants are supported by a 5–wire trellis or put into a staked–hill system.