Experience the joy of harvesting your own fresh, flavorful blackberries with our high-quality non-GMO blackberry seeds. Known for their rich sweetness and vibrant flavor, these seeds produce robust, perennial shrubs that bear plump, glossy black fruits ideal for snacking, baking, or preserving.
Blackberry plants (Rubus fruticosus) are both productive and ornamental, featuring lush green foliage and delicate white flowers that attract pollinators. They are adaptable, easy to grow, and perfect for beginner gardeners or experienced growers alike.
Features
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Safe, natural seeds for reliable germination.
- High Yield: Produces abundant clusters of juicy berries.
- Cold Hardy: Thrives in a wide range of climates and soil types.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
- Versatile Fruit: Great for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and jams.
Specifications
- Common Name: Blackberry
- Scientific Name: Rubus fruticosus
- Plant Type: Perennial fruit-bearing shrub
- Growth Habit: Erect or trailing canes
- Zones: USDA 5–10
- Season: Best planted in Early Spring or Fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy soil with pH 5.5–7.0
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once a week
- Germination Time: 4–6 weeks at 65–75°F
- Maturity: 12–18 months to first fruiting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated and untreated
- Plant Height: 3–6 feet tall
- Fruit Description: Glossy black drupelets in clustered form
- Flavor Profile: Sweet with mild tartness
- Pollination: Self-fertile but improved yield with multiple plants
- Uses: Fresh fruit, preserves, baking, juices, and desserts
Planting Guide
- Cold stratify seeds by refrigerating for 6–8 weeks before sowing.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil mix.
- Maintain soil temperature around 70°F for germination.
- Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
- Transplant outdoors after the last frost or into large containers.
- Provide support for trailing varieties using trellises or stakes.
