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Rubus 'Osage' PPAF

CATEGORY  Blackberry

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Thornless, very erect
  • Floricane-fruiting
  • Advancing flavor to a higher level
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HEIGHT:

4-10 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

ZONE:

5-9

PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Edible Garden
· Patio & Garden
· Trellis
· Commercial Food Production

FEATURES:

· Low Chill
· Self-fertile
· Easy to Grow
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Thornless
· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 200 Hours
· 300 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Early
· Summer
· Early-Mid

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Firm
· Superb Flavor
· Medium

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Fresh
· Wine
· Process
· Jams & Jellies
· Local or You Pick

Consistently good flavor, even when other cultivars were lacking; consistently high yields; excellent storage potential for the shipping market. Intended to complement Ouachita for the mid-early season and allow more variety diversity for growers

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Edible Garden
· Patio & Garden
· Trellis
· Commercial Food Production

FEATURES:

· Low Chill
· Self-fertile
· Easy to Grow
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Thornless
· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 200 Hours
· 300 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Early
· Summer
· Early-Mid

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Firm
· Superb Flavor
· Medium

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Fresh
· Wine
· Process
· Jams & Jellies
· Local or You Pick

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 6-8 weeks
6" Crop Time: 8-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-12 weeks
12" Crop Time: 12-14 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5