Prime-Ark® Traveler Blackberry
The Prime-Ark® Traveler Blackberry is a revolutionary thornless variety that produces fruit on both first-year (primocane) and second-year (floricane) canes. This means you can enjoy two harvests in a single season—an early summer crop and a late fall crop.
Developed by the University of Arkansas, Prime-Ark® Traveler is known for its large, firm, and flavorful berries that are excellent for fresh eating, shipping, or making preserves. Its thornless canes make harvesting simple, and it’s self-pollinating, so only one plant is needed for a great harvest.
- � Thornless canes for pain-free picking
- � Large, firm, and sweet berries
- � Produces on both first- and second-year canes
- � Thrives in full sun
- � Mature Size: 4–5 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide
- � Great for home gardens, orchards, and market growing
Note: Blackberries prefer well-drained, fertile soil and full sun for best production. Regular pruning ensures healthy canes and abundant harvests.
Growing Zones: 6–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4–5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 3–4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Rubus fruticosus 'Prime-Ark® Traveler' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | Summer & Fall (two harvests) |
| Type: | Fruit Bush (Primocane Blackberry) |
FAQ's
Does Prime-Ark® Traveler fruit in the first year?
Yes! It’s a primocane-fruiting variety, meaning it produces berries on first-year canes as well as second-year canes.
Is it thornless?
Yes, Prime-Ark® Traveler is completely thornless, making harvesting comfortable and easy.
Do I need multiple plants for pollination?
No, it’s self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own.
When does it produce fruit?
It produces an early summer crop on second-year canes and a fall crop on first-year canes.
Are the berries good for shipping and storage?
Yes, the berries are firm and durable, making them suitable for fresh markets and longer storage.
