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Series: University of Arkansas

Rubus 'Apache' PP 11,865

CATEGORY  Blackberries

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Thornless, erect habit
  • Sweet Flavor
  • Jumbo Fruit
  • High-Volume Producer
availability: 5040
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HEIGHT:

4-10 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

ZONE:

5-9

PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
· Patio & Garden
· Containers
· Trellis

FEATURES:

· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)
· Thornless

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 600 Hours
· 500 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Large
· Good Flavor

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Jams & Jellies
· Fresh

Blackberry 'Apache' PP11,865 is an erect, thornless blackberry release from the University of Arkansas. 'Apache' produces some of the highest yields and largest fruit of the other thornless blackberry cultivars. It can consistently produces 10g berries that are conical in shape with a glossy black finish. 'Apache' berry firmness is good, and soluble solids average 10 Brix.

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
· Patio & Garden
· Containers
· Trellis

FEATURES:

· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Floricane (2nd Year Wood)
· Thornless

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Erect

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 600 Hours
· 500 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer

FRUIT QUALITIES:

· Large
· Good Flavor

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Jams & Jellies
· Fresh

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