Blackberry
fruit
Trellis thornless varieties on a fence — much easier to pick.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 5–10
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Acidic, neutral
- Spacing
- 36 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 3×3 ft block of the bed
- Days to maturity
- About 365 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Keep apart from
Recommended varieties
- Triple Crownstart
Thornless, huge berries, very productive semi-erect canes.
- Navahostart
Thornless, upright, excellent flavor — patio-friendly.
Add Blackberry to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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