Overview

Bring the joy of fresh, homegrown fruit to your garden with these premium Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants. This selection features two robust live plants, each standing 5 to 8 inches tall, ready for immediate planting. The ‘Navaho’ variety is renowned for its vigorous growth and abundant production of large, sweet, and incredibly juicy blackberries. What sets the Navaho apart is its thornless canes, making harvesting a pleasure rather than a prickly chore. These perennial shrubs are a fantastic addition to any edible landscape, providing not only delicious fruit but also an attractive, productive element to your outdoor space. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these easy-to-grow thornless blackberry bush plants promise a rewarding harvest season after season.

Blackberries are a versatile fruit, perfect for eating fresh, baking into pies and cobblers, or making jams and jellies. The Navaho variety is particularly favored for its high yield and excellent flavor profile. These plants are shipped live, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new environment. Prepare to enjoy a bountiful supply of your own fresh, organic blackberries right from your backyard.

Key Benefits

Investing in these Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants offers a multitude of advantages for the home gardener. From effortless harvesting to a continuous supply of healthy fruit, these plants are a true garden gem.

• Thornless Canes for Easy Harvesting: The primary benefit of the Navaho variety is its completely thornless canes. This feature makes tending to the plants and picking your ripe blackberries a comfortable and enjoyable experience, significantly reducing the risk of scratches.
• Abundant Yield of Sweet Fruit: These plants are prolific producers, yielding a generous harvest of large, wonderfully sweet, and juicy blackberries. You’ll have plenty for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.
• Perennial Growth for Years of Enjoyment: As perennial shrubs, these live berry plants will return year after year, providing a continuous supply of fruit without the need for annual replanting. With proper care, they can thrive for many seasons.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Navaho blackberry plants are hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10, demonstrating excellent resilience across a wide range of climates. They are relatively low-maintenance once established, making them suitable for various garden settings.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Blackberries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, contributing to a healthy diet. Growing your own ensures you have access to fresh, chemical-free fruit.
• Attractive Garden Addition: Beyond their fruit production, these blackberry bushes feature attractive foliage and produce delicate white or pink flowers in spring, adding ornamental value to your garden or landscape.
• Versatile Culinary Uses: The sweet and tangy flavor of Navaho blackberries makes them incredibly versatile. Enjoy them fresh, in smoothies, on cereals, or transform them into delicious pies, tarts, jams, and sauces. Learning about growing blackberries can open up a world of culinary possibilities.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for ensuring your Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants thrive and produce a bountiful harvest. These plants are relatively easy to care for, but understanding their specific needs will lead to the best results. Start by selecting a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sunlight is crucial for fruit production and flavor development. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as blackberries do not tolerate soggy roots. A sandy loam soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal. Incorporating organic matter, such as compost, before planting will improve soil structure and fertility.

Watering should be consistent, especially during dry periods and when the plants are fruiting. Aim for moderate watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering encourages a strong root system. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or one formulated for berries, following package instructions. Pruning is vital for maintaining plant health and maximizing fruit production. Blackberry plants produce fruit on canes that grew the previous year (floricanes). After fruiting, these canes should be cut back to the ground. New canes (primocanes) will emerge and grow, producing fruit the following year. Trellising can help support the canes and keep them tidy, especially for a large thornless blackberry bush.

These plants are hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 10. In colder zones, consider providing winter protection, such as mulching around the base, to protect the roots. Monitor for common pests and diseases, and address any issues promptly with organic or appropriate treatments. With consistent care, your blackberry plant care routine will ensure a delicious harvest year after year.

Size & Details

This offering includes two Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants, each measuring approximately 5 to 8 inches in height upon arrival. These are live plants, shipped ready for planting in your garden or a suitable container. Blackberry plants are perennial shrubs that typically grow to a mature height of 3 to 6 feet tall and can spread equally wide, forming a productive bush. They have a moderate growth rate, establishing well within their first year and beginning to produce significant fruit usually in their second year.

The plants will arrive in a nursery pot or similar packaging to protect their root system during transit. They are best planted in spring or early summer, allowing them ample time to establish before the heat of summer or the chill of winter. The berries themselves are typically harvested in mid to late summer, depending on your specific climate. Expect small, white or pink flowers to appear in spring or early summer, preceding the fruit development. Understanding growing blackberries from these young plants will bring years of enjoyment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants get? A: These plants typically grow to a mature height and width of 3 to 6 feet. The initial plants you receive will be 5 to 8 inches tall.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These are outdoor plants, best suited for garden beds, raised beds, or large containers where they can receive full sun. While they can be started indoors, they need to be moved outside for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: How much sunlight do these blackberry plants need? A: Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for the best fruit production and plant health.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, Navaho blackberries are relatively easy to care for and are an excellent choice for beginners. Their thornless nature makes maintenance and harvesting much simpler than traditional varieties. Following basic blackberry plant care guidelines will ensure success.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: The plants will arrive live and healthy, typically in a nursery pot or similar protective packaging to ensure their roots are intact and moist for planting.
• Q: How long until these plants produce fruit? A: Blackberry plants typically begin to produce a significant harvest in their second year after planting. You might see some fruit in the first year, but yields increase as the plant matures.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these blackberries? A: The ideal time to plant your Navaho Thornless Blackberry Plants is in the spring after the last frost, or in early summer, to give them plenty of time to establish before colder weather.
• Q: Will these plants survive winter in my zone? A: These blackberry plants are hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10. If you are in zone 5 or 6, some winter protection like mulching may be beneficial to ensure they thrive through colder temperatures.
• Q: Do I need more than one plant for pollination? A: Navaho blackberries are self-fertile, meaning a single plant can produce fruit. However, planting multiple bushes can often lead to a larger overall harvest.
• Q: Can I grow these in a container? A: Yes, you can grow a thornless blackberry bush in a large container (at least 15-20 gallons) with good drainage, provided it receives adequate sunlight and consistent watering.