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How to grow Blackberry (thornless) in the UK

• TypeBush or cane
• Ready to pickAugust, September
• Space neededabout 2.5m x 0.8m

When is blackberry (thornless) ready to pick?

August-September.

Pick when shiny black and they pull off easily.

Looking after blackberry (thornless)

• Tie the long canes along wires on a fence or frame
• After picking, cut the canes that fruited down to the ground and tie in the new ones

Storing and keeping

Eat within a day or two, or freeze on a tray.

Pests and problems

Few problems - birds at ripe fruit.

Good varieties

• Loch Ness: Thornless, upright and heavy-cropping.
• Black Satin: Thornless, with big glossy berries.
• Reuben: Huge berries from August.