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Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant

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About the Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant

A new, sweet cultivar for blackberry lovers! This recent release by the University of Arkansas, Sweet-Ark™ `Ponca` is a thornless, erect variety that is sure to impress the home gardener. The Sweet-Ark Blackberry bears some of the sweetest and most flavorful berries to come out of the program.

Blooming in April and setting fruit by June, this is an early-season variety. This summer-bearing blackberry plant is known for its high yields of fruit that maintain quality long after harvest. Picking the fruit is easy with thornless and erect canes. The firm, sub-acid berries are perfect for fresh eating, canning, and making naturally sweet jellies and jams. Sweet-Ark™ Ponca is the sweetest cultivar released to date.

Growing Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberries

Sweet-Ark™ plants have been shown to stay in excellent health. Plant in a place with sun and well-drained soil. We recommend a soil pH level of 6.5 – 6.8 for blackberry plants. Trellising is not required for this erect blackberry plant. Tip plants back after harvest and prune again in early spring for best results. Visit our growing guide for more detailed pruning information.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Black
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest June
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.5 - 6.8
Taste Subacid, Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 1 - 2
Zone Range 5 - 9

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow blackberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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