Uses : Fresh eating, baking, jams, jellies, and preserves
Pack : 100 pcs/ 500 pcs/ 1000 pcs
Product Details:
Giant Sweet Heirloom Blackberry Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to harvest an abundance of large, flavorful blackberries. These heirloom plants can reach a mature height of 5 to 7 feet, producing berries that are ideal for fresh eating, baking, and making delicious jams and jellies. Enjoy the sweet, juicy taste of homegrown blackberries and elevate your gardening experience with these productive plants.
Planting Instructions:
Seed Preparation:
Stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist paper towel inside a plastic bag. Refrigerate for 3-4 weeks. This cold treatment simulates winter conditions and improves germination rates.
Sowing:
After stratification, sow the seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.
Use seed trays or small pots filled with a high-quality seed starting mix.
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
Germination:
Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) during germination.
Germination can take 3-4 weeks. Be patient, as blackberry seeds can be slow to sprout.
Transplanting:
Once seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves and the danger of frost has passed, harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.
Transplant the seedlings into their permanent location, spacing them 3-4 feet apart in rows 6-8 feet apart.
Care and Maintenance:
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the first year of growth. Once established, blackberries are relatively drought-tolerant but produce better with regular watering.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Pruning: Prune the canes annually. In the first year, only remove dead or damaged canes. In subsequent years, prune back floricanes (fruiting canes) after they have fruited and thin out the primocanes (new canes) to promote air circulation and reduce disease risk.
Happy Gardening!
Giant Sweet Heirloom Blackberry Seeds – Elevate Your Gardening with Bountiful, Flavorful BerriesSale price$14.00