Chester Blackberry

Considered one of the more winter-hardy and productive thornless varieties available, Chester produces medium to large, high-quality fruit that ripens in early to mid-August (in Whately, MA). Chester fruit has very good flavor when picked fully ripe and does not soften or lose its shiny black color in hot weather, making it an excellent choice for roadside/fresh market operations. The plants are vigorous and show resistance to cane blight. 

Features:

• Productive: Considered one of the more winter-hardy and productive thornless varieties available, Chester produces medium to large, high-quality fruit that ripens in early to mid-August (in Whately, MA).
• Vigorous: Chester is vigorous and shows resistance to cane blight.
• Exceptional Fruit: Chester fruit has very good flavor when picked fully ripe and does not soften or lose its shiny black color in hot weather, making it an excellent choice for roadside/fresh market operations.
• Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 5–9