Oatmeal Farm Network | Blackberry Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Apache	A thornless variety that produces large, juicy berries with a mild sweetness, ideal for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Arapaho	An early-ripening thornless variety with firm, medium-sized berries and a mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Black Diamond	A commercial variety with high yields, known for its sweet, firm berries and thornless canes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Boysenberry	A large, juicy berry with a tangy flavor, resulting from a cross between blackberries, raspberries, and loganberries.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Brazos	An older variety with large, juicy berries and a bold, tart flavor, popular in the southern U.S.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Chester Thornless	A hardy, thornless variety with large, firm berries and a sweet flavor, resistant to disease.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Columbia Star	A thornless variety with soft, sweet berries, ideal for fresh eating and baking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Himalayan Blackberry	An invasive variety with robust growth and small, tart berries, commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Hull Thornless	A late-ripening, thornless variety with large, sweet berries, ideal for fresh eating and processing.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Kiowa (Blackberry)	A variety with large, firm berries and a very bold flavor, developed for southern climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Loganberry	A blackberry-raspberry hybrid with a unique tart flavor, often used in preserves and sauces.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Marionberry	A popular blackberry variety with a complex, rich flavor, commonly used in jams and desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Natchez (Blackberry)	A thornless, early-ripening variety with large, glossy berries and a balanced sweet-tart flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Navaho	A thornless variety with small to medium-sized berries, known for its sweet flavor and upright growth habit.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Ouachita	A thornless variety with medium-sized berries, known for its sweet, juicy flavor and heat tolerance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Prime-Ark Freedom	A primocane (everbearing) variety that can produce fruit twice per season, with large, sweet berries.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Prime-Ark Traveler	An everbearing, thornless variety with medium-sized, sweet berries and good disease resistance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Tayberry	A cross between blackberry and raspberry, known for its elongated shape and tart-sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Thornless Blackberry	A variety bred without thorns, making it easier to harvest, with a mildly sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Triple Crown	A thornless variety known for its large, glossy berries and intense sweetness, ripening mid-season.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Wild Blackberry	Native to various regions, often smaller and more tart than cultivated varieties, valued for their intense flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2