Prime-Ark Traveler Thornless Blackberry
Rubus ‘Traveler’ Prime-Ark PP# 26990
NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone
Ripening Period: July to Frost!
Chill Hours: 400-500
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Bush
Height at Maturity: 4-5′
Width at Maturity: 3-4′
Spacing: 3-4′ for hedge
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Bushy, Erect
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White, Pink
Foliage Color: Green
Thornless: Yes
Fruit Color: Black
Fruit Size: Medium to Large (6 grams)
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 9-11%+, reduced acidity
Fruit Size: Medium to Large (6 grams)
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 9-11%+, reduced acidity
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Maintenance / Care: Low
Description
A thornless primocane (everbearing) Blackberry plant from the University of Arkansas, Prime-Ark Traveler produces an abundance of large, firm and sweet berries with excellent flavor and lower acidity than other varieties. The floricane bloom ripens in June followed by new canes (primocanes) that begin fruiting early to mid-August continuing to frost. An excellent thornless variety for easy-picking with no blood drawn. Also excellent for farmers markets and shipping. Prime-Ark Traveler has an upright growth habit, but may require some support.
NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Growing Preferences
Prime-Ark Traveler Blackberry will produce the best and most berries when growing in full sun. However, where space is limited, a blackberry plant will produce good crops even when grown in shade, which is something no other common fruit plants will do. Blackberries will grow reasonably well in most soil types except for very compacted clay or light chalky soil. In these soils it’ll be worth your time to mix in lots of organic compost to condition the soil and add beneficial nutrients and bacteria plants need to grow healthy. Blackberries grow and produce the best fruit in well-drained but moist fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. They like the soil to hold a good supply of water, especially when the fruits are developing in summer, but not so much water that the soil stays constantly soggy or wet.
Helpful Articles
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How To Plant A Blackberry Bush
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How To Prune And Train Blackberry Bushes
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