{"product_id":"blackberry-natchez","title":"Natchez Thornless Blackberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatchez is a thornless, erect blackberry prized for very large, elongated berries and an exceptionally early harvest. The firm glossy-black fruit has a sweet, mildly tart flavor suited to fresh eating, baking, and preserves. It fruits on second-year floricanes, so remove canes after they finish producing while retaining the current season's new canes for next year's crop. Plant in full sun, provide even moisture, and use a simple support where heavy fruit loads may bend the canes. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRubus subgenus Rubus 'Natchez' PP20,891\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 ft when tipped and managed tall × 2–4 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate chill; commonly listed near 400–500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile; bees improve full drupelet set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring on second-year floricanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very early blackberry season; late spring to early summer in the South\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, elongated, firm glossy-black berries with a sweet, mildly tart blackberry flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture, especially during bloom and fruit fill; avoid waterlogged soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, erect, thornless floricane-fruiting canes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip new canes at about 3½–4 ft; remove spent floricanes after harvest; a simple support is helpful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible garden, berry row, home orchard, fresh eating and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers support bees; net fruit if bird pressure is high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant size, harvest timing and performance vary with climate, rootstock where applicable, soil, pruning and care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Towns Edge Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45139884310736,"sku":"FRT-1003-01G","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/6954\/1584\/files\/NatchezBlackberryCgpt1.png?v=1788635696","url":"https:\/\/townsedgenursery.com\/products\/blackberry-natchez","provider":"Towns Edge Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}