Blackberry Varieties
Introduction
Thornless
Recommended Varieties for the Hill Country
Brazos
Since its release from Texas A&M in 1959, 'Brazos' has been the
standard of the Texas blackberry industry. Plants are vigorous, canes
are erect and the fruit is large and slightly acidic making it ideal
for baking, jams and jellies.
Rosborough
Another A&M release, Rosborough became available in 1977 and has
a history of strong production in the hill country. The canes are
erect on vigorous plants, and the fruit is slightly larger and sweeter
than 'Brazos'. Maturity is with to one week later than 'Brazos'.
Kiowa
A relatively new release from the University of Arkansas, 'Kiowa' has
quickly won grower and consumer acceptance because of its high quality,
very large fruit . 'Kiowa' begins ripening its fruit about a week
after 'Rosborough' and continues to bear fruit over a four week period. |