PA Freedom Blackberry Plant

Introducing Prime-Ark Freedom, the world’s first thornless primocane-bearing (bears on same year canes) blackberry variety. This revolutionary blackberry offers both early summer and fall harvests, making it a top choice for gardeners looking for a continuous supply of large, sweet berries throughout the growing season. Known for its exceptional fruit quality, Prime-Ark Freedom produces large, firm, and glossy blackberries with a rich, sweet flavor. As a thornless variety, harvesting is easy and enjoyable, and its vigorous growth ensures abundant yields year after year.

Pruning blackberries can be a bear. This new primocane style allows you to cut all canes down at the end of the year and start over in the spring, saving a lot of time.

Quick Facts:

• Included Growing Zone: Suitable for USDA Zones 6-9.
• Thornless Variety: Prime-Ark Freedom is a thornless variety, making harvesting easy and pain-free, perfect for home gardeners.
• Highly Popular: Prime-Ark Freedom is highly sought after for its unique ability to produce fruit on both primocanes and floricanes, offering an extended harvest period and large, flavorful berries.
• Flavor Profile & Uses: These blackberries are large, firm, and sweet, ideal for fresh eating, pies, jams, and freezing. Their rich flavor and excellent texture make them a versatile kitchen staple.
• Harvest Time: Primocane and Floricane: Enjoy two harvests per year—an early summer harvest from floricanes and a later fall harvest from primocanes, providing an extended season of fresh blackberries.

History:

Prime-Ark Freedom was developed at the University of Arkansas as part of their pioneering primocane-fruiting blackberry breeding program. Released in 2013, it was the first thornless primocane-bearing blackberry variety, offering gardeners the convenience of an extended harvest period and easy care. Its introduction revolutionized blackberry production, combining large, high-quality fruit with the ability to bear on both new and old canes, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

Growing Guide:

• Rooted Plug: Your Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberry will arrive as a 32-rooted plug, ready to establish quickly in your garden.
• Soil and Location: Plant your Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberries in well-drained, fertile soil. Full sun is essential to maximize growth and fruit production. Space plants 3-5 feet apart to ensure good airflow and reduce the risk of disease.
• Watering and Care: Regular watering is crucial, especially during hot or dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Pruning is key to managing both primocanes and floricanes for a continuous supply of berries.
• Pollination: Prime-Ark Freedom is self-fertile, so no additional pollinator plants are necessary, making it an excellent option for small gardens or berry patches.

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Non-GMO Commitment:

At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, we guarantee that all of our plants are non-GMO. Our commitment to natural breeding methods and sustainable farming practices ensures that your Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberries are free from genetic modification.

Growing Method: Conventionally Grown, utilizing tissue culture propagation to ensure disease-free, high-quality planting stock for your garden.

Prime-Ark Freedom offers an unmatched combination of convenience, productivity, and superb fruit quality. With two harvests per season and easy-to-manage thornless canes, this variety is perfect for any gardener seeking a long-lasting, delicious blackberry experience. Enjoy the freedom of bountiful harvests with Prime-Ark Freedom!