I Am Looking For Seedless Blackberry Plants. Our Local Fruit…
Joy Asked
I am looking for seedless blackberry plants. Our local fruit stand sold seedless blackberries last summer from North Carolina. Do you know where I could purchase seedless blackberry plants?
The Gardener’s Answer
Hi, Joy in Kentucky: Blackberries are certainly a nice summertime treat, and to be able to pick them in your own garden makes them even better. If you have a larger area in the garden that has well-drained soil and receives full sun, blackberries and other small fruits are a great choice for planting. There are many cultivated varieties of blackberries that are thornless, but to be honest I am not aware of any seedless ones available. There are seedless blackberry products where the seeds have been strained out, but as far as plants that produce seedless fruit I do not know of any. Just to make sure, I checked with a few reliable nurseries to see if they carried them or had heard of them, and they all said they were not aware of any. I know this is not the answer you were hoping for, but if I come across one I will be sure to let you know. If you want more detailed information on specific varieties grown in Kentucky or specifics on growing, pruning, and harvesting blackberries, you can read the following publication provided by the Cooperative Extension Service in collaboration with the University of Kentucky: www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/ho/ho15/ho15.pdf
