Blackberry Natchez is a thornless variety known for its long, sweet berries and high yield. The fruits of this variety have a pleasant taste and are ideal for fresh consumption. Natchez is also characterized by early ripening and a long fruiting period, which makes it one of the most productive varieties.
Benefits of Natchez Blackberry:
Thornless variety;
Large, long berries;
Sweet, rich taste;
Early ripening;
High yield;
Long fruiting period;
Suitable for fresh consumption;
High resistance to diseases;
Stores well after collection;
Suitable for various climatic conditions.
Natchez Blackberry Breeding
The variety was bred in the USA as part of a breeding program to create blackberries with thornless shoots and high yields. The main goal of breeding was to obtain a variety with large, tasty berries and high resistance to diseases.
Basic information about the Natchez blackberry variety
The main feature of the Natchez blackberry: long, sweet berries with thornless shoots, which makes it very easy to care for.
The height of an adult Natchez blackberry bush: reaches 1.5-2 m.
Natchez Blackberry Planting Site: Grows best in a sunny spot, sheltered from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.
Scheme of planting Natchez blackberry seedlings: 1x2 m, 1.5x2.5 m.
The size of the planting pit for Natchez blackberry seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 50x50x50 cm.
Natchez blackberry fruiting: bears fruit 2 years after planting.
Natchez Blackberry Pollination: Does not require pollinators.
Ripening of the Natchez blackberry: the fruits ripen in the 1st-3rd decade of July.
Natchez blackberry yield: up to 15 kg from one bush.
Natchez blackberry fruits:
berries are long, cylindrical in shape, black in color, the weight of berries is 8-10 g.
Frost resistance of the Natchez blackberry: the variety has an average frost resistance, it can withstand temperatures down to -20°C.
Drought tolerance of Natchez blackberry: high drought tolerance due to a well-developed root system.
Natchez Blackberry Disease Immunity: The variety is highly resistant to major diseases and pests.
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Recommendations for planting Natchez blackberry seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 50x50x50 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Set the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to
buy seedlings Natchez blackberries in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the Natchez blackberry variety at a low price by placing an order on the website https://sadovyy-ray.uno/sadzhantsi-ozhyny-natchez-2-richnyi/ or by calling on the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Packaging process: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.
Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended landing time
March-June; September-December
Seedling height
150 cm
Seedling type
Blackberry
Country of manufacture
Ukraine
Features of the plant
Variety
Natchez
Fruit color
Black
Leaf color
Green
Packaging and Shipping
Actuality
Pre-order
Warranty
14 days
Delivery
Nova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel rejection period
February-May; September-December
Packaging
Stretch film; Box