Description
One-gallon plants jump-start canopy and bring earlier strong yields. ‘Ouachita’ combines dependable cropping with firmness that holds up in the kitchen and fridge.
Growing Info
- Train: Tip at shoulder height; maintain a narrow, well-lit row.
- Irrigation: Keep evenly moist; avoid water stress at bloom and fruit fill.
Technical Specs
| Species | Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Ouachita |
| Type / Habit | Erect, thornless floricane blackberry |
| Ripening window | Mid-season; typically earlier than late selections like ‘Von’ |
| Bearing | Floricane (fruit on previous-year canes); responds to tipping |
| Hardiness (USDA) | Zones 6–9 (5 in protected sites) |
| Chill / Winter needs | Commonly cited ~400–500 chill hours; adapts broadly in the South |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil / pH | Well-drained; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Consistent moisture through fruit sizing |
| Spacing | 3–5 ft in-row; 8–10 ft between rows |
| Trellis | Narrow hedge; one or two wires |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Height x spread (managed) | ≈4–6 ft canes when tipped |
| Pruning | Tip primocanes ~42–48 in; remove spent floricanes after harvest |
| Disease / pests (notes) | Good firmness and shelf handling; monitor SWD in humid climates |
| Primary uses | Fresh eating, baking, freezing |
Shipping & Guarantee
Ships Mon–Wed with heat-aware holds. 14-day establishment guarantee.