Blackberry Plugs Are Back by Grower Demand
You asked, we listened. Nourse Farms blackberry plugs are back and available for growers looking for vigorous, uniform plants that deliver reliable field performance and strong yields.
Our blackberry plug plants are available as green plugs or dormant plugs, providing flexibility to accommodate various planting schedules and production systems. Whether you're planting for a commercial fresh-market operation, U-pick farm, roadside stand, or wholesale production, our blackberry plugs are designed to help establish productive plantings quickly and efficiently.
We are offering volume discounts on blackberry plug orders, making it easier to expand your acreage while maximizing your investment.
AVAILABLE BLACKBERRY VARIETIES
Caddo | Thornless
Caddo is a high-yielding, erect-growing blackberry developed by the University of Arkansas for fresh-market production. This variety is known for its exceptional fruit quality, excellent plant health, and strong postharvest performance.
According to breeder Dr. John Clark, Caddo offers "overall high fruit quality, excellent post-harvest fruit-handling potential, consistent high yields, and excellent plant health."
Natchez | Thornless
Natchez is one of the earliest-ripening thornless blackberry varieties available, allowing growers to capture premium early-season market opportunities. Plants produce very large, flavorful berries over a harvest period of approximately 3–5 weeks.
Its combination of earliness, fruit size, and attractive appearance makes Natchez a favorite among roadside markets and direct-to-consumer growers.
Ouachita | Thornless
Ouachita remains one of the most widely planted thornless blackberry varieties due to its dependable performance and outstanding fruit quality. The berries are firm, sweet, and attractive, making them well-suited for fresh-market sales.
The plants produce erect canes with moderate vigor and have demonstrated strong field performance in the Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and West Coast growing regions.
Prime-Ark® Freedom | Thornless
Prime-Ark® Freedom was the first thornless primocane-fruiting blackberry released by the University of Arkansas. This variety offers growers the opportunity to double-crop while producing exceptionally large, flavorful berries.
Prime-Ark® Freedom is best suited for local marketing channels, including U-pick operations, roadside stands, and direct-market sales, where fruit size and flavor are highly valued.
Prime-Ark® 45 | Thorny
Prime-Ark® 45 is a dependable primocane-fruiting blackberry known for its consistent production and excellent postharvest performance. Medium- to large-sized berries are firm, mildly sweet, and hold up well during shipping and storage.
Growers looking for a double-crop variety with excellent shelf life and shipping traits will appreciate the reliability of Prime-Ark® 45.
Ponca | Thornless
Ponca has quickly become a favorite among direct-market growers due to its exceptional flavor, attractive fruit, and strong postharvest quality. This compact-growing variety produces high yields and features short internodes, which contribute to its unique, compact growth habit.
Ponca has demonstrated excellent cane health and has shown no unusual susceptibility to anthracnose or rust diseases.
BLACKBERRY PLUG PRICING
Quantity/ Price Per Plug
250–4,999: $3.00
5k+: $2.55
25k+: $2.45
50k+: $2.35
PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Dormant Blackberry Plugs
Box Count: 250 plants
Minimum Order per Variety: 250 plants
Shipped loose
Green Blackberry Plugs
Minimum Order Quantity: 1,440 plants
Minimum Order per Variety: 72 plants
Shipped in trays of 72
SHIPPING SCHEDULE
Blackberry plug orders ship from September 2026 through May 2027.
ORDER BLACKBERRY PLUGS TODAY!
Ready to add premium blackberry varieties to your operation?
Contact our sales team to discuss availability, pricing, and placing an order.
Phone: 413-665-2658
Email: sales@noursefarms.com
