Kiowa Blackberry PP#9861

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Rubus spp - Kiowa Blackberry

Kiowa is an extremely large blackberry, with just 10 berries filling a half-pint container. It offers exceptional quality and firmness, making it one of the best varieties available. Introduced by the University of Arkansas in 1996, Kiowa has a long harvest season of six weeks and is a heavy producer. This variety is thorny and has low chilling requirements (as low as 200 hours).

Plant Characteristics

• Size & Spacing: Space 5' circle or 5' apart in 5' wide beds
• Hardiness: Zones 6-9
• Fruit Type: Large, firm blackberries
• Harvest Season: 6 weeks
• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: Yes
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.

Plant Patent #9861