Kiowa Blackberry
Kiowa Blackberry is a thornless blackberry variety that is known for its large, sweet berries. It is a hybrid of the American blackberry and the European blackberry, and it was first introduced in 1981. Kiowa Blackberry bushes are vigorous growers and can reach heights of up to 8 feet. They are also relatively disease resistant and can tolerate a wide range of climates.
Benefits of Growing Kiowa Blackberries
- Large, sweet berries
- Thornless
- Vigorous grower
- Disease resistant
- Tolerates a wide range of climates
How to Care for Kiowa Blackberry Bushes
- Plant Kiowa Blackberry bushes in full sun or partial shade.
- Water your bushes regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your bushes once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around your bushes to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune your bushes in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood, and to shape the bushes.
Harvesting Kiowa Blackberries
Kiowa Blackberry bushes typically begin to produce fruit in early summer. The berries ripen over a period of several weeks, so you can enjoy fresh blackberries for many weeks. To harvest Kiowa Blackberries, simply pick them when they are ripe and black.
Enjoy Your Kiowa Blackberries!
Kiowa Blackberries are delicious eaten fresh, but they can also be used to make pies, jams, and other desserts. They can also be frozen or dried for later use.
Here are some additional tips for growing and enjoying Kiowa Blackberries:
- Kiowa Blackberry bushes are self-pollinating, so you only need one bush to produce fruit.
- Kiowa Blackberry bushes can be grown in containers, but they will need to be repotted every year or two.
- Kiowa Blackberries are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and manganese.
- Blackberries are also a good source of dietary fiber.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | August |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
