Fruit : Blackberry - Thornless - Black Satin
1 plant @ £4.99
Catalogue Code: 65330
Despatch: April 2010
1 Free Plant
2 plants + 1 Free @ £9.98
Catalogue Code: 65331
Despatch: April 2010
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Hardy Fruit
No need for gloves when you pick these delicious blackberries - the canes and leaves of this variety are completely thornless! The delicious fruits can be picked in august and september which are perfect for pies and jams, and packed full of vitamins. Self fertile. Height: 1.5m (5). Spread: 90cm (3). Supplied in 9cm pots.
How to Grow
Blackberry - Thornless - Black Satin
Grow thornless blackberry plants in a sunny position in any well drained soil. Blackberry stems require support so plant them against a wall or trellis, or support them on a framework of wires stretched between sturdy 1.8m (6) posts.
Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Plant blackberries bushes at the same soil level as they were in their original pots and firm them into the ground.
Fasten stems to their supports, and water well.
Aftercare
Water well for the first year until plants are fully established.
Tie stems to their supports as they grow.
When berries begin to develop, place a net over the plants to protect your crop from greedy birds!
In autumn, prune the canes which have fruited over summer to ground level. Canes which have not fruited should be tied in to their supports.
In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the canes. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.
