Fruit : Blackberry - Karaka Black
1 plant in 9cm pot @ £8.99
Catalogue Code: 68465
Despatch: April 2010
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2 plants in 9cm pots @ £17.98
Catalogue Code: 68466
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Catalogue Code: 69398
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Hardy Fruit
Ideal For:
Border, Trellis
Flowers:
May, June
Exceptionally large, firm black fruits which can weigh up to 10g each! An early fruiting variety, that crops over a long period from July until early September. The exquisitely juicy berries are perfect for puddings and preserves, and will also freeze well if you find you have too many to eat at once! Self fertile.
Height: 1.5m (5). Spread: 90cm (3). Supplied in 9cm pots.
How to Grow
Blackberry - Karaka Black
Grow 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.
