Ouachita Blackberry
Home GardenerMeet Ouachita: a thornless blackberry plant that will produce a bounty of sweet berries. Great news for your garden: Ouachita appears resistant to anthracnose and double blossom/rosette, and orange rust has not been reported on any plants. Ouachita is an excellent option for home gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Southern states.
- Why Choose Ouachita? An excellent option for home gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Southern states, Ouachita appears resistant to anthracnose and double blossom/rosette, and orange rust has not been reported on any plants.
- What to Expect: Ouachita is a thornless blackberry plant that will produce a bounty of sweet berries.
- Recommended Growing Zones: Ouachita is recommended for growers in hardiness zones 6–9.
U.S. Plant Patent #17,162
Photo provided by Blooms & Berries Farm Market - Loveland Ohio
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.
