{"product_id":"organic-natchez-thornless-blackberry-1-gallon","title":"Organic Natchez Thornless Blackberry (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix-and-match 4 or more potted berry plants for free shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatchez is an early-ripening, thornless, erect blackberry released by the University of Arkansas. It produces attractive, very large berries with firm texture and balanced flavor. The 1-gallon nursery plant offered on this page is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e One certified-organic blackberry plant in a 1-gallon nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thornless, erect, summer-bearing floricane type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 300–500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; flowers still depend on pollinator activity for good fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5–3 feet in a managed hedgerow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically early summer; timing varies by region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraining and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the root zone evenly moist. Erect canes benefit from a simple trellis. Tip primocanes in summer to encourage lateral branches, remove spent floricanes after harvest, and maintain an open canopy. In very hot, sunny weather, leaf cover helps reduce sunscald and white-drupe injury on developing fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic certification applies to the nursery plant sold here; it does not guarantee that future garden practices or harvested fruit will remain certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore cane berries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berry-plants\"\u003eall berry plants\u003c\/a\u003e and read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-plant-cane-berries-a-growing-guide\"\u003ecane berry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40932062199921,"sku":"FVO327","price":33.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FVO327.jpg?v=1747080489","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-natchez-thornless-blackberry-1-gallon","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}