A great all-around thornless blackberry. The Chester blackberry can grow anywhere from the Northern to Southern states. This variety can tolerate hot and dry weather and is known to be winter hardy. Their large firm but not tart berries ripen in July-August and are perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and baking.
First-year or juvenile canes of erect and semi-erect varieties may be trailing. Let them grow, and they will produce fruit the next year. After the fruit is harvested, prune the canes back to the ground to make room for strong, erect, new canes.
Zones 5-9.
Events
May 5, 2023: Potted up (Prepared the spot where it will be planted & potted up to grow a bit before planting in it's final spot.) June 23, 2023: Transplanted (Next to Blackberry 'Natchez'.)
