Caddo Blackberry
CommercialCaddo is an erect-growing, high-quality, productive blackberry variety intended for fresh market use. According to breeder John Clark of the University of Arkansas, “It has overall high fruit quality, excellent post-harvest fruit-handling potential, consistent high yields, and excellent plant health.” Caddo ripens early mid-season, with high yields of very large fruit that holds size through the harvest season.
Features:
- Excellent Shelf Life: Caddo has “overall high fruit quality" and “excellent post-harvest fruit-handling potential” according to breeder John Clark of the University of Arkansas.
- Great for Fresh Market Use: Caddo is an erect-growing, high-quality, productive blackberry variety intended for fresh market use.
- High Yields: Caddo has “consistent high yields and excellent plant health” according to breeder John Clark of the University of Arkansas.
- Breeder: John Clark at the University of Arkansas
- Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 6–9
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Do blackberry plants need to be trellised?
Trellising blackberries is one of the most important cultural practices. We suggest plants be supported by a 5-wire trellis or put into a staked-hill system.
What is the difference between primocane and floricane blackberry plants?
Floricane (summer-bearing) blackberry plants bear fruit one year after planting. Second-year canes are pruned out after summer harvest.
Primocane (fall-bearing) blackberry plants bear some fruit the first fall of plantingyear, and either summers or falls after that depending on how they are managed. Most fall-bearers will produce the best crop if canes are cut down each year andonly allowed to fruit in the fall.
Do you mulch blackberry plants?
You should lightly mulch your blackberry plants with weed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds andthe soil retain moisture. Mulching is necessary in zones 5 and 6 for winter protection.
How do I properly space my blackberry plants?
Blackberry plants should be spaced 3’–4’ within the row, 8’–12’ between rows.
How much sunlight does a blackberry plant need?
A blackberry plant should be in direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day.
