Description
‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’, is a new primocane-fruiting, thornless blackberry. Berries are large and firm, with high yields and great flavor. ‘Primocane’ simply means it can produce two crops per year; the first in June and the 2nd in August-September.
In Arkansas, the floricane (overwintered cane) crop first harvest date is June 12, near that of Ouachita. Primocane (new canes) first harvest date is August 4. No orange rust nor anthracnose was observed on Prime-Ark® Horizon. Winter hardiness has been comparable to Ouachita, and has shown very limited winter injury to a low of 1F. Chilling requirement is unknown, but is anticipated to be approximately 300 hours
Recommended for ORGANIC GROWING
Uses: Excellent fresh eating, cobblers, pies, smoothies, jams, excellent wine.
Ripens: Mid–Early Season (Around mid June in KY).
Site Requirements: Blackberries grow best in full sun. Well-draining, rich soil is a must. Avoid wet areas. Primocane blackberries do not handle intense late summer heat well.
Pollination: Self-pollinating but better yields with other blackberry varieties present.
Resistant to: Strongly disease resistant to orange rust and anthracnose.
Crops in one year from planting!
Plant Size: 1 Year, 12-18″ tall Field-Grown plants with excellent root systems. CHOOSE BUNDLE SIZE
Zones 6-9b
