Arapaho Blackberry | Thornless Variety

Quick to Grow, Quick to Bear!

Arapaho Erect Thornless blackberry plants stand tall and proud, offering deliciously sweet blackberries with notably small seeds. As an early-blooming variety, you can expect medium to large berries from early to mid-summer, with a fruitful season lasting about four weeks.

These thornless, upright growers are a dream for any garden or u-pick farm, yielding juicy berries perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or baking. Their firm, glossy fruits are just right for creating delectable tarts and pies.

Cultivating Arapaho Blackberries

Space your Arapaho blackberry plants 3-4 feet apart to give them room to thrive. They're self-fertile and have a tendency to spread, with new canes sprouting from the ground to boost yields. Annual pruning is key to achieving the best harvest. Feel free to trim away any dead or intersecting branches throughout the year to promote healthy growth. When late winter arrives, it's time to prune back the canes that bore fruit the previous year.

Since Arapaho blackberries bear fruit on new canes, expect a summer bounty of berries. While not necessary, a trellis can support the plants and encourage upward growth, maximizing your garden's space and productivity.