BERRIES All listed varieties are self-fruitful

 

BLACKBERRY BLACK BUTTE

“World’s largest” Blackberry is huge, 1” in diameter by 2” long! Firmer fruit suitable for fresh eating. Grows on trailing canes. Ripens in late June.

 

BLACKBERRY KIOWA

Huge, flavorful, firm fruit. Blooms earlier and longer than most other blackberries. Erect, thorned canes grows 5-6’ tall with a 4-8’ spread. Orange rust resistant, moderately resistant to anthracnose. Ripens early June.

 

BLACKBERRY NAVAJO

The first fully erect, self supporting thornless blackberry. Medium-sized, firm fruit with high sugar content, less tart than other thornless cultivars. Superior fruit quality. Moderately resistant to anthracnose. Ripens June to July.

 

BLACKBERRY THORNLESS BLACK SATIN

Thornless. Medium to large. Black. Honey sweet flavor.

Vigorous grower, excellent for home gardens. Heavy yielding, semi-erect, rarely suckers, very disease resistant. Ripens July.

 

BLACKBERRY OLALLIE

Low chill. Large, shiny black, sweet "wild" berry taste.

Vigorous grower, very productive. Commercially grown in California. Ripens late May to early July.

 

BOYSENBERRY (Regular)

Large, non-shiny, reddish–black berries. Soft, very juicy, sweet-tart taste. Delightful aroma. Good for canning, freezing and eating fresh. Good for mild winter area. Ripens in June.

 

BOYSENBERRY THORNLESS

Medium, reddish-black berry. Thornless for easy picking. Good for mild winter areas. Ripens in June.

 

RASPBERRY FALL GOLD

The very sweet berries of this yellow ever-bearing variety are large, juicy and firm. Cold hardy. Vigorous grower. Ripens July and September

 

RASPBERRY HERITAGE

Large, very firm. Excellent quality. Moderate early July crop and heavy crop in early September. An everbearing variety with good vigor. Hardy canes which do not require staking. #1 fall variety. Ripens early July and Sept.

 

 

BLUEBERRIES

Southern Highbush Blueberries were specifically hybridized for superior fruit, soil adaptability, heat tolerance and low winter chilling. This makes them particularly suitable for coastal areas of California as well as the inland valley. All Southern Highbush Blueberries are self-pollinating, but the berries will be larger and more productive if two varieties are planted together. Full sun to half day sun in hot areas. Late spring to summer fruiting. Blueberries prefer rich acidic soil and even moisture. If acidic conditions can not be obtained in your soil, try growing Blueberries in a 16 to 20” container. A recommended mix is: One third - ¼” Pathway Bark, One third - Peat moss, One third - forest by-product Potting soil, 1 handful Soil Sulfur

 

The following varieties will be available in containers throughout the year. Check for current availability.

 

GEORGIA GEM           

200 chilling hours. High quality, medium-sized fruit. Mid-season. Prefers acidic soil that is high in humus. Upright grower to 5-6’. Self-fruitful, but plant 2 varieties for biggest crops.

 

MISTY                             

150 chilling hours. Vigorous, grows well on coast and inland. Excellent flavor. Does well in areas with mild winters.

 

O’NEAL

200 chilling hours. Large fruit, especially sweet and flavorful. Self-fruitful, but plant 2 varieties for biggest crops. Prefers acidic soil, high in humus. Beautiful red fall foliage.

 

SHARPBLUE

150-200 chilling hours. Dime-sized dark blue fruit. Bears almost year round. Brilliant red fall foliage and nearly evergreen in mild climates. Vigorous, 4-6’ tall. Medium-large fruit.

 

SOUTHMOON

Exceptional berries with superb flavor. Upright habit. Performs well in inland and coastal California. Prefers light sandy soils. Previously listed as a higher chill variety. It has proven to set fruit very nicely in coastal Carpenteria, CA.

 

SUNSHINE BLUE

150 chilling hours. Showy pink flowers. Heavy producer. Semi-dwarf, compact habit to 3’. Tolerant of higher PH soils. Tangy flavor.