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Prime-Ark Freedom, (patented variety) University of Arkansas release is the world’s first thornless primocane-fruiting blackberry. “Prime-Ark® Freedom is an exciting development as it is the first thornless plant of this blackberry type released for commercial introduction in the world,” . “Its potential to produce two crops each year, both being early to very early in ripening, is another unique attribute of this cultivar. Its exceptional fruit size should make it a very noteworthy blackberry for home gardeners or local-market growers. It has very large berries with good flavor,” Attention, Home Gardeners! Ever thought about owning the world's first thornless primocane-fruiting blackberry? Well, now you can! If you're looking for a blueberry variety that's packed with nutrients, full of flavor and generously sized - you should check out our Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberry. Freshly available, only at Penseberry Farm!
Prime-Ark® Horizon, Is a new primocane-fruiting variety to expand grower options for this unique blackberry type. It has very high yield . Berries are large and firm, with postharvest similar to Prime-Ark® 45. In Arkansas, the floricane crop first harvest date is June 12, near that of Ouachita. Primocane first harvest date is August 4, The primocane-fruiting period extends into mid-October, 8 days longer than Prime-Ark® 45 and 19 days longer than Prime-Ark® Traveler. Primocane fruiting period of over 60 days. Berry size 7.8 overall average but can be larger than 10 g for floricanes and average 7.3 g for primocanes. The floricane and primocane average weights are much closer than other primocane-fruiting varieties, suggesting more berry weight stability in summer heat during primocane flowering and fruiting. Yield: Very high yield potential on floricanes, and crop control with pruning is advised to balance crop. Floricane yields have exceeded 30,000 lb/acre, but can be less dependi
