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Title: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: Oldman on August 11, 2010, 10:07:54 AM
This is my first year growing blackberries.  I know due to the lack of winter here that the roots should burn out in 3 years. However, I need to know if I should cut back the canes? The ones I have are thornless. This year was the 1st and they produced a few huge berries.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Olds
Title: Re: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: classicrockgriller on August 11, 2010, 01:30:17 PM
I had a variety of Blackberries from Texas A&M that were thornless and produced a berry about the size of your thumb.

From reading this link and adjustin the time it was probably the "Navaho".

Hope this helps.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/fruit/blackberries/blackberries.html
Title: Re: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: Wildcat on August 11, 2010, 01:31:40 PM
Never heard of tame blackberries. They grow wild EVERYWHERE here. Actually become a pest. Grows in monkey grass, bushes, fences, - virtually everywhere. Can't get rid of the stuff.
Title: Re: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: Oldman on August 11, 2010, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on August 11, 2010, 01:30:17 PM
I had a variety of Blackberries from Texas A&M that were thornless and produced a berry about the size of your thumb.

From reading this link and adjustin the time it was probably the "Navaho".

Hope this helps.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/fruit/blackberries/blackberries.html
Thanks~~!
Title: Re: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: classicrockgriller on August 11, 2010, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on August 11, 2010, 01:31:40 PM
Never heard of tame blackberries. They grow wild EVERYWHERE here. Actually become a pest. Grows in monkey grass, bushes, fences, - virtually everywhere. Can't get rid of the stuff.

In this area they have Berry Farms that let people come pick their own. Both Black and Blue.
Title: Re: blackberries--anyone here growing them?
Post by: KevinG on August 11, 2010, 02:02:40 PM
I tried to grow them, but they didn't make it. My grapes took over and now I don't have room to try again.