Description
Cosmetic scuffs or uneven tops only. Roots and genetics are standard. Expect the same growth and fruiting as our regular stock.
Growing Info
Plant and care as for standard ‘Von’.
Technical Specs
| Species | Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Von |
| Type / Habit | Erect, thornless floricane blackberry |
| Ripening window | Late-season; extends harvest after mid-season cultivars; long picking window |
| Bearing | Floricane (fruit on previous-year canes); tip primocanes to encourage laterals |
| Hardiness (USDA) | Zones 5–9 (site dependent) |
| Chill / Winter needs | Moderate winter chill; generally reliable where winters are cool |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Soil / pH | Well-drained loam; pH 6.0–6.5; organic mulch recommended |
| Water | Even moisture, especially bloom through fruit swell (≈1–1.5 in/week, adjust for heat) |
| Spacing | 3–5 ft in-row; 8–10 ft between rows (home plantings can be tighter) |
| Trellis | Simple hedge on single or double wire; tip at 42–48 in |
| Pollination | Self-fertile; no pollenizer required |
| Height x spread (managed) | ≈4–6 ft canes when tipped; 2–3 ft row width |
| Pruning | Remove fruited floricanes after harvest; keep 4–6 strongest primocanes per linear foot |
| Disease / pests (notes) | Selected for good plant health; monitor for cane blights and SWD; harvest promptly |
| Primary uses | Fresh eating, desserts, freezing |
Shipping & Guarantee
Ships Mon–Wed with heat-aware holds. 14-day establishment guarantee.