The best varieties of blackberries

The wild blackberry is native to America. After entering Europe, the culture began to get used to new climatic conditions, other types of soil. Breeders paid attention to the culture. With the breeding of new varieties, hybrids with improved characteristics appeared: large berries, no thorns, high yield. Now there are about 300 cultivars, most of which belong to the English selection.

Classification of varieties

Blackberries come in many varieties. According to the structure of the bush, the culture is divided into three main groups:

• Kumanika. The group includes erect plants, characterized by weak bending of the stems.
• Rosyanika. All creeping plants fall under this definition. The length of the dewdrop stalks can reach 5 m or more.
• The group of half-growing culture has few representatives. A feature of the plant is the structure of the shoots. Initially, the branches grow upright, then gradually begin to creep.

Of all three groups, Kumanika is considered the most popular among gardeners.

According to the ripening period, varieties are:

• early;
• medium;
• late.

Of the three main groups in terms of ripening, intermediate subcategories can be distinguished: medium early and medium late crops.

According to frost resistance, the plant is:

• sustainable;
• medium resistant;
• unstable.

Resistant and medium-hardy species are suitable for growing in cold regions, but shelter is still required for the winter. Blackberries that are not resistant to frost are best grown in the south.

According to the structure of the stem, plants are prickly and thornless. There is a specially bred remontant blackberry. The main difference between the culture is fruiting on the branches of the current year. In autumn, the shoots are completely cut off at the root. Conventionally, blackberries are divided into groups according to large fruits, yield, taste of berries.

Initially, when developing new products, breeders focused on large fruits. At the same time, we achieved the winter hardiness of the plant. The disadvantage of the berry is the thorns that interfere with the care of the plant. The breeders decided to fix this problem as well. With the advent of thornless varieties, the culture immediately gained popularity. Experiments on the berry are constantly going on. Breeders change the ripening dates of the berries, they have achieved the fruiting of the crop twice a season.

In the process of breeding, the characteristics of many varieties are intertwined. Division into groups is considered conditional. One and the same variety can be frost-resistant, early, large-fruited, shade-tolerant. If the culture is not winter-hardy, this does not mean that it cannot be grown in the middle lane. The plant just needs special care, reinforced shelter for the winter.

The most productive varieties of blackberries

Gardeners primarily pay attention to yield.There is no such person who would not like to plant fewer bushes, but collect more berries. The list of productive varieties is presented in the table.

The best varieties of remontant blackberries

The repaired culture is thorny and thornless. The spiny plant is usually of medium height, but fruiting is high. To get an early large harvest, thinning pruning of the bush is done. Up to five powerful branches are left on the plant. Europeans grow remontant blackberries in a closed way, thereby prolonging the fruiting period.

Description of varieties of garden blackberries

All cultivars are suitable for garden blackberries, the description of which is presented in the tables. Separately, I would like to consider the hybrid Marion. The raspberry-blackberry culture is taken as a standard by breeders who are developing new berries. Bushes are tall. The length of the thorny lashes reaches 6 m. The ripening period is early. The first berries ripen at the end of June. Fruit weight is more than 5 g. Berries are aromatic, tasty. The yield is high.

Classification of varieties by maturity

To grow a good harvest, you need to choose the right berry for the ripening period. Even a late culture will have time to mature in the south. For northern regions, it is better to prefer early or mid-early varieties.

Early varieties of blackberries

This group includes all blackberries, the berries of which begin to sing by the end of June. The fruits of the early culture are usually sour, poorly saturated with aroma. Blackberries are more suitable for processing into jam.

Mid-season

Medium-ripening berries begin to bear fruit when the early Blackberries begin to recede. A peculiarity of the culture is the amicable ripening of the crop. The berries are sweet, aromatic, give a rich juice.

Late varieties of blackberries

In order for the berries to ripen, late berries are best grown in the south. Harvesting falls in August - September. Blackberries are excellent for conservation, you get a delicious, aromatic juice.

Winter hardy varieties of blackberries

Inhabitants of cold regions are more suitable for winter-hardy berries. Most of these crops are thornless and are hybrids. Of the thorny varieties in terms of winter hardiness, Agavam is the leader. Excellent copes with frost Giant (Bedford Giant).

Gazda

A vigorous bush with small thorns begins to bear fruit in the second year. The harvest ripens in August - September. At the end of the harvest, the fruiting shoots are cut out. The bush is resistant to diseases. The berries are large, weighing up to 7 g. The fruits can be stored and transported. Blackberries prefer fertile loamy soil and sunny areas.

Darrow

An upright bush grows up to 3 m high. Sweet and sour fruits weigh about 4 g. The yield increases with each year of cultivation. On average, up to 10 kg of berries are harvested from a bush. In terms of winter hardiness, Darrow is second only to the blackberry Agaves. The plant can withstand frosts down to -34^aboutFROM.

Bush blackberry varieties

Growing bush blackberries is much easier due to the compactness of the plant. The scourge should be tied up in the same way, but their growth is limited. Among the bush berries, Agavam, Lawton, and Black-fruited can be distinguished. The description of these crops is presented in the tables.

Creeping blackberry

Long shoots grow from creeping berries. Scourges are capable of trailing on the ground, but the berries will rot and harvesting is difficult. Creeping blackberries include: Texas, Black Bute, Bedford Giant. Description of crops is presented in tables.

Separately, it is worth considering the creeping berry Karaka Black... The prickly blackberry brings large berries weighing 11 g. The yield is average, no more than 5 kg per bush. Early ripening. Bushes are planted in the garden, keeping a distance of at least 1 m.Fruiting lasts up to 8 weeks. The berry can be stored, suitable for sale.

How to choose the right variety

In order for the selected blackberry variety to fully justify its characteristics, the plant is selected taking into account the climate of the region. Almost any crop can be grown in the south. In the middle lane, a similar situation, only even winter-hardy bushes will have to be covered in the fall. For the northern regions, it is better to choose frost-resistant berries of the early and middle ripening period. Late blackberries in a short summer will not have time to give all the fruits.

All blackberries are famous for their drought resistance. The roots of the plant are quite long and go deep into the ground. The plant independently obtains its own moisture. However, without watering the quality of the berries deteriorates.

Productivity is a powerful argument when choosing a blackberry. It is worth considering that at home the indicator will be slightly lower than that declared by the manufacturer. This is due to the fact that most gardeners are bound to make mistakes in agricultural technology.

If we focus on taste, then it is better to give preference to middle and late cultures. Early blackberries can be planted 1-2 bushes. The berries of this culture are less sweet and aromatic. The taste of the fruit also depends on the climatic conditions. In colder regions, blackberries of the same variety will be much more acidic than in the south.

The best varieties of blackberries for the Moscow region

The climate of the Moscow region allows you to grow all varieties of blackberries, but for the winter you need to organize a reliable shelter. Culture is afraid not so much of frost as of snowless winters.

Early varieties of blackberries for the Moscow region

Early thorny representatives can be grown into a Bedford Giant. The frost resistance of blackberries is high, but for successful wintering it needs to be covered. The well-drought-resistant berries of Black Bute and Eldorado will take root.

Unpretentious and productive varieties of blackberries for the Moscow region

For unpretentiousness, Agavam is in the lead. Breeders among themselves call the crop weed. Blackberries quickly adapt to local conditions. The bushes will bear fruit in one place for up to 10 years. The next most unpretentious is Darrow.

The best varieties of remontant blackberries for the Moscow region and the Moscow region

Repaired varieties are excellent for the climate of these areas, as they tolerate cold winters with little snow. Blackberries are not afraid of a long autumn, a lingering spring with night cold. Repairing berry stands are ideal for areas where there are a lot of rodents: mice, voles, hares. In these areas, you can grow Black Magic, Ruben, Prime Arc 45, Prime Yan.

Suitable varieties of blackberries for Siberia

In the conditions of the Siberian climate, it is better to grow winter-hardy blackberries, which yield crops in June - July or early August.

Frost-resistant blackberry varieties for Siberia

Of the varieties resistant to severe frosts, Darrow and Gazda can be preferred. Plants tolerate temperatures below -30^aboutC. Berries can be picked mechanically. The bushes are planted in a sunny area, protected from northern winds. Agaves will take root perfectly in Siberia.

Suitable varieties of blackberries for Siberia, early ripening

Of the early varieties, the Eldorado blackberry adapts well to the Siberian climate. To prevent the plant from freezing, in winter the bushes are abundantly covered with snow.

The best varieties of blackberries for central Russia

The climatic conditions are excellent for all remontant varieties. In autumn, the aerial part is completely cut off, which protects the bushes from freezing or being eaten by rodents. The roots remaining in the ground are well insulated with mulch and shelter from branches of a Christmas tree or pine.

The highest yielding blackberry varieties for the middle lane

Good yields in areas with an unstable climate will bring the blackberry Agave. The varieties Ufimskaya localnaya and Flint are not inferior in frost resistance and yield.

Blackberry varieties suitable for cultivation in the south of Russia

In the southern regions, you can grow any crop without shelter, even if the plant withstands only -17^aboutFrom the frost. Specifically, from the prickly blackberry, Loughton is considered a southerner.

The video shows an overview of the fruiting of different varieties of blackberries:

Conclusion

Having decided to start a blackberry on your site, it is better to buy seedlings in a nursery. Only in this way is it guaranteed that you can get exactly the variety you dreamed of.

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