Blackberry Thornfree

The thornless blackberry is a plant that is especially popular not only in private horticultural estates, but also very often planted on large industrial plantations. This blackberry has many features, but one of them is that it is a thornless type of plant. One of the first varieties, the plant of which does not have any thorns, came to our country a variety called Thornfrey. From English this name is just translated as "Free from thorns", and this is quite remarkable, you must agree. Blackberry Thornfrey - this article is entirely devoted to her.

Blackberry Thornfree: description of the variety and characteristics

Blackberry Thornfree: Variety Photo

At one time, this blackberry bush made a real sensation, since the absence of thorns was supported by the fact that this variety was one of the most delicious and high-yielding among many other plants and plantings. Now we can observe the efforts of breeders and the fact that a large number of completely new varieties and species appear, which can surpass Thornfree in very many characteristics and properties.

At the same time, none of the new varieties has yet surpassed Thornfrey precisely in yield and fertility, and, you see, this is a really great plus to the characteristics of this variety. The Thornfree Blackberry is still highly sought after. She really enjoys the love of gardeners. It can be found on many household plots in many regions of our country.

This blackberry variety appeared in the 60s of the twentieth century thanks to the efforts and meticulous work of the American breeder D. Scott. The variety belongs to the Maryland group, which were already known in different parts of our planet due to their many positive qualities and characteristics.

Thornfrey also traces its origins to several other varieties that became its progenitors. Among them, we highlight the varieties called Brianed, Merton Tornles and Eldorado. In herself, Thornfrey not only combined many positive properties and characteristics from these varieties, but also developed some of her own beneficial traits and characteristics, which we will definitely talk about within the framework of this article.

In 2006, Thornfree was added to the State Register of the Russian Federation, and this variety also turned out to be recommended for growing Thornfree blackberries in absolutely any regions of our country. This, perhaps, is one of the features of this variety - it takes root equally well in very difficult climatic conditions, and also perfectly tolerates comfortable conditions.

Now this blackberry is used to create new, more popular varieties, since new varieties inherit from it such qualities as a high level of yield and, of course, thornlessness. Of course, it is worth giving a more detailed description of the plant, so that it would be easier for flower growers to understand whether they want to see this particular crop on their site, or if they would still like to use other species and varieties to cultivate them on the site.

From the moment of its creation to the present day, it is one of the most widespread and demanded not only in private estates, but also in the wider industrial production of berries.

This variety belongs to the semi-growing species. At first, its bushes and branches grow strictly upward, and then gradually become more like a lash of creeping blackberries, and the position becomes horizontal near the branches.

Blackberry Thornfrey has a very powerful, but low bush that has thick and rounded shoots. At the base, the shoots can be slightly faceted, they can reach three centimeters in diameter, and sometimes more, it all depends on how the florist himself takes care of the plantings so that the plant can gain strength and become so wide and strong.

You will not find a single thorn along the entire length of the plant. Shoots, which are still very young, are painted in a fresh green hue. But when the bush reaches a year, the shoots are painted in a purple-cherry hue, look more solid, and in general they become quite large. Without pinching from the gardener's side, the length of the shoots can sometimes reach from five to six meters. But new shoots are formed with great difficulty, since the ability to do this in the blackberry variety is rather weak. And this should also be taken into account when choosing a variety for growing on the site.

The leaf on the bush is very large, on one bush of this Thornfrey variety, the leaves can have from three to five segments, which have a rich dark green tint. The branches that give the greatest fruiting are also distinguished by abundant pubescence, and from them you can immediately understand what they are and what functions they will perform.

The root system turns out to be very powerful, the growth is practically or not at all. The flowers are pink in color, their diameter is from three to four centimeters, they are really very large, almost to match the bush and its pretty good dimensions.

As for the berries, they form black when they reach full maturity and have an attractive glossy sheen. The berries themselves are very large, weighing an average of five grams. All berries are uniform, almost the same size. At the same time, they have a slight pubescence, which does not interfere at all when eating berries.

The shape of the berries is round, oval, each berry holds onto the stalk quite tightly, and therefore shedding is not characteristic of this variety. Drupes are also large. The berries can be collected in large clusters. Each brush contains from twenty to thirty large berries. Agree, it looks very attractive and aesthetically pleasing, and makes it easier to harvest a ripe crop.

Blackberry flavor may change as the berries ripen. From the very beginning, they have a sour taste, when they reach their technical ripeness, they acquire sweetness, but at the same time the berries do not soften, they remain the same dense, they are very convenient to pick, and they can be stored for a long time.

When the berries are fully ripe, their taste characteristics only get better. A faint berry aroma appears, the berries become soft, they literally creep in the hands when they are picked. So it is recommended to harvest at the stage of technical maturity, and do not wait for them to overripe right on the bush - this will lead to the fact that the gardener will simply lose his harvest.

As for the tasting assessment of berries, the state register indicates that the taste characteristics of Thornfree blackberries are rated at four points out of five. In general, in general, in our country, this variety has not received any outstanding ratings, but this does not mean at all that the berries are completely tasteless and unattractive - many gardeners are very fond of them for their unpretentiousness, large size and pleasant taste characteristics. Simply, as they say, there is a fan and lover for each variety, so it is worth remembering this.

Let's talk a little about the specific characteristics of the Thornfrey blackberry, especially with regard to them there is no certainty, which is emphasized by many experienced gardeners and breeders.At one time, this variety was considered the brightest and simply the best among all other blackberry varieties, but then new breeding works appeared, which, it seemed, ousted Thornfrey both from an industrial scale and from households.

But this is a bit different. Until now, this variety is grown in huge areas, in commercial plantings for an industrial-scale harvest. Thornfree can also be found on personal plots, you can also see him in both single and group planting. But many gardeners are still wondering if Thornfrey can still compete with other, newer blackberry varieties when it comes to laying the groundwork for a future harvest.

In this case, everyone evaluates the blackberry in this way in accordance with their views and decisions. And, as a rule, this is a subjective assessment of Thornfrey in accordance with the understandings of each gardener, who, as he wants, can design his site and choose the desired plants and crops, varieties for planting on it.

Indicators of winter hardiness this variety is average, although it is worth noting that it is slightly higher than that of many other varieties and crops. In particular, Thornfree's hardiness is higher than that of another blackberry variety called Black Satin. If the plant grows without additional shelter, then the bush may freeze a little, and this applies to plants regardless of the regions and areas in which it grows.

As for another indicator - drought resistance, then Thornfree is one of the leaders. But this is only in the big picture and against the general background among other popular varieties. The Thornfrey blackberry responds well to the introduction of moisture into the soil, therefore, the gardener is required to organize regular watering so that the plant feels as comfortable and easy as possible, so that it gives growth indicators and, accordingly, high fruiting rates, which attract many gardeners and gardeners. ...

Concerning soil requirements, then they are at an average level in the plant. But it is worth remembering that Thornfree blackberries grow very poorly on sandstones. With the timely pruning of the Thornfrey blackberry, subject to all the rules and subtleties of agricultural technology, as well as when tying a bush to a trellis, care will be quite simple.

The gardener may face difficulties when trying to cover the blackberries for the winter. As a rule, thick and practically rigid shoots are formed on the bush, on which most of the fruits will be tied in the next season. And because of the strength of these shoots, it will be difficult to shape them so that the shelter is dense and even. Otherwise, the requirements are not so stringent, and even that gardener who does not have any special experience in growing and caring for Thornfrey blackberries will cope with them.

Thornfrey's scourge is completely clean and does not form thorns. When the berries are picked in a state of technical maturity, it is very easy to transport them from one place to another, to transport over long distances. But when they are fully ripe, they become very soft, and then there is no question of transportation - too soft berries are also stored for only two to three days, no more. So it is worth taking care to harvest the crop in a state of technical maturity, otherwise you can lose part of the crop due to decay.

Let's talk a little about when blooms thornfree thornless blackberry, and when the fruit ripens. In central Russia, blackberry flowers, painted in a pink tint, bloom around the second half of June. Fruiting of this variety comes quite late when compared with some other varieties. It can stretch for a month and a half, and sometimes it can last until the onset of the first frost.

Much in this regard depends solely on the region in which the Thornfrey blackberry grows, as well as on the weather and climatic conditions that develop in the blackberry growing zone. Sometimes fruiting can begin at the end of August, sometimes it is postponed to September. It is already really difficult to predict such a factor because of the many circumstances that affect the landing from the outside.

If the Thornfree thornless blackberry is planted in areas where there is a short summer period, then the berries may not have time to reach their technical maturity at all, and then they should be removed further and brought to mind already at home.

The variety is generally quite problematic if the gardener has decided to grow a bush in the Northwest, since the climatic conditions there are not quite suitable for this planting, and there can be really serious problems in growing blackberry fruits.

For a long time, the Thornfree blackberry variety was undoubtedly considered the most fruitful among many other varieties and varieties of this culture. Each year, an adult bush could produce up to twenty kilograms of berries, and from one hectare it was possible to harvest on average almost 78 centners of these magnificent healthy fruits.

In general, Thornfrey is a late-ripening variety, the fruiting period, as we have already said, can sometimes shift, depending on the area and region in which this plant grows, so depending on weather factors, agricultural technology and whether the gardener himself was able to provide the plant is well cared for so that it boasts a bountiful and tasty harvest.

In different areas, harvesting of fruits can begin at the end of August, and can be postponed to the end of September. Before planting the planting material, you should thoroughly familiarize yourself with the climatic features of the area and decide for yourself whether the planting will take root in this area, or the plant will need a slightly different geographical position in order to give an excellent and full-fledged fruitful result.

Today, a large number of other blackberry varieties have appeared (one of the most popular is a variety called Black Satin), which is considered more productive and productive, but at the same time it is inferior to Thornfrey in terms of taste.

You can compare the Thornfrey variety of the thornless blackberry with the variety that bears the name Chachanska Bestna - their difference is not only that the variety has a high yield, but also that the tasting properties of the latter variety are much higher. And that is why it has become so popular and widespread not only within the framework of private plantings, but also on an industrial scale.

Thornfree's thornless blackberry: photo of the variety

Thornfree Blackberries were originally created as a variety that is ideal for cultivation berries in industrial scale. After picking, most of the berries go for processing, and some can also remain for personal use by the gardener. Also, part of the berries, even at the stage of their technical maturity, end up on supermarket shelves, and only after that they fully ripen and are purchased by customers.

Of course, these fruits do not easily compete with the aromatic and sweet fruits that are harvested from new modern varieties. But at the same time, there are Thornfree admirers who say that they will not be able to exchange this variety for any others.

Blackberries of this variety are very resistant to attacks from pests, as well as to diseases that can affect some other varieties of bushes. If the berries reach full maturity, or even overripe, then there is a high probability that gray rot will appear on them. It will quickly spread along the stems, leaves and, eventually, affect the entire plant. So it is necessary to harvest on time - this way you can preserve the quality of the berries and the quality of the bush itself as a whole.

When we look at Thornfrey, we should not forget that this variety was bred by breeders for growing on an industrial scale. Hence the characteristics of all the strengths and weaknesses of this variety.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the blackberry Thornfree

To begin with, I would like to list some varietal dignity, which are really very important:

• the productivity of the variety has a very high level, especially when compared with other blackberry varieties;
• there are absolutely no thorns on the stems and shoots, so it is quite easy to care for the bush, and it is also easy to collect all the fruits without a trace;
• the berries are very large, tightly attached to the bush, there is no tendency to shedding the fruits;
• the variety perfectly tolerates drought, and is also remarkably able to tolerate frost;
• the bush does not give extra growth, it looks quite neat and compact, it is easy to take care of it, it responds perfectly to caring procedures;
• the plant is highly resistant to pests and possible diseases, which indicates a high level of immunity and stress resistance of planting;
• berries are very well transported over long distances, especially if you manage to remove the berries in a state of technical ripeness.

It is impossible not to mention some disadvantages of this variety, since they obviously are, and they can really be decisive in what the gardener wants or does not want to grow this plant.

For example, the frost resistance of this variety is average, so that the bushes will not be able to survive in all areas and not in all conditions. The shoots are difficult to bend, so it will be more difficult to cook them for the winter - it is difficult to tie them up and cover them from too strong frosts, since they are completely not flexible.

The fruits have a mediocre taste, although here everything is for everyone's taste, and here many people evaluate the taste from a subjective point of view.

The fruits ripen quite late, and the timing may also shift depending on the area in which this plant grows. Part of the crop may be lost, especially if the bush is located in the northern regions of our country.

If the fruits are removed too late from the bushes, then they will be unsuitable for long-distance transport, and unsuitable for long-term storage. If the crop is not harvested on time, this will lead to the fact that the berries will begin to hurt, a gray rot will form on them, which very soon will affect the entire plant, and it will be impossible to bring it to a normal healthy state.

Next, I would like to dwell in more detail on the intricacies of blackberry reproduction, since it is quite important and interesting, and the information will be useful not only to inexperienced gardeners, but also to those who have already grown blackberries on the site, but are in search of new species and varieties of plants.

Thornfree thornless blackberry: reproduction, cultivation and care

Thornfree is a blackberry variety that reproduces remarkably in both green and brown cuttings. Also, ideally, you can use layering, pulping the bush (rooting the apical parts of the plant). A shrub that has matured to over two years of age can also be propagated using a method such as dividing the shrub.

Thornfrey blackberries cannot reproduce by root shoots, since it practically does not give it, which means there is no point in trying to use this method specifically for Thornfrey propagation, although some other varieties are propagated by root shoots, but we will not touch them in this article.

Subtleties and landing rules

Even inexperienced gardeners will have no problem planting Thornfree. Moreover, the variety does not form thorns at all, so the gardener will easily avoid injuries, and this is really another advantage of this variety.

In the northern regions, the Thornfrey variety is recommended to be planted exclusively in the spring.The thing is that the bush takes time to get used to new conditions and take root in the soil before the very first frosts come. If the Thornfrey blackberry is planted in the south, then planting materials are planted there in open ground exclusively in the fall.

Otherwise, the sudden heat can lead to the fact that the young tree will be ruined due to unusually high temperatures.

In other areas and regions, planting in the spring is recommended, but it can also be postponed to the early autumn period, if at this time the weather is still stable and warm, and about a month remains before the onset of severe frosts. Then the bushes will have time to adapt, the root system will get used to new conditions, and in general the plant will feel just wonderful.

Blackberries of this variety are excellent takes root in loamy terrain, and the acid reaction from the soil must be weak. In the south, Thornfree blackberries can be located in partial shade, and this will protect the berries from too much heat and from direct sunlight.

If there is a temperate climate, as well as in the north, it is best to choose the sunniest place in the entire area, since the Thornfrey variety is late-ripening, then the fruits need a lot of light and heat for full and high-quality ripening.

Otherwise, you can not count on high-quality fruiting, and even more so that it will be abundant and tasty.

The root system of the bushes is formed very powerful, so when choosing a place you need to make sure that groundwater ran very deep and did not approach the soil surface closer than one and a half meters. Otherwise, they will touch the root system of planting, and this will certainly lead to the gradual decay of plants. In general, you should take care of the choice of a place in advance and follow the various subtleties so that there are no chances and unnecessary problems do not develop.

Do not worry too much about how the composition will be priming, in which the gardener plans to plant a blackberry. You can prepare the soil mixture yourself, even a gardener without experience can handle this.

To do this, the topsoil should be mixed with humus, as well as fertilizers - phosphorus and potassium. If the soil has an increased level of acidity, then a small amount of lime is added to it, and thanks to it, the acidity decreases noticeably very soon. If the reaction is alkaline or neutral, then you can add red peat, which also after a while will make the soil what it should be.

It can take some time to prepare, so it is recommended to prepare the soil beforehand. Sandy soils are seasoned with organic fertilizers, but if there are heavy loams on the site, it is best to add a small amount of sand to them in order to normalize the microclimate. The diameter and depth of the planting hole should be half a meter.

Thornfree blackberry has been grown for many years in our country, as well as in neighboring countries. There are no strong difficulties with planting materials, and it is unlikely that someone decides to deceive a gardener with a variety of planting bushes. But the quality of blackberries in this matter is much more important.

When choosing planting materials be sure to pay attention to a large number of aspects. For example, it is worth examining the root system and making sure that it is strong, well developed, without any visible damage. You can also assess the condition of the root system by smell - it should be fresh, without putrefactive aroma. Shoots should be firm, young and green in color. If the shoots are annual, then their color changes, becomes cherry-colored.

The bark must be smooth, the wood under it must also be of a fresh shade, greenish with white splashes.All this will just speak about the high quality of planting materials.

Preplant preparation of seedlings Blackberry Thornfree is a must. It includes soaking the root system for about half a day. The container plant must be watered so that it is fresh and nourished with the necessary amount of moisture before the seedling goes straight into the open ground.

With regards to location of Thornfrey blackberry seedlings, then they can be landed in accordance with the standard landing pattern at a distance of one and a half to two meters from each other. If we are talking about the presence of rows, then the row spacing should also be up to three meters. If the bushes are planted on industrial plantations, then it is best to compact them a little, and if there is really enough space in the garden, then Thornfrey blackberry seedlings can be planted at an impressive distance from each other.

Then the bushes will not clump together, and it will be so much easier to care for them. Planting is best done in accordance with an algorithm, the observance of which will help the gardener to more easily take into account all the subtleties and requirements of agricultural technology.

So, the sequence of actions for planting a blackberry of the Thornfrey variety is as follows:

• the pit is filled by two-thirds with pre-prepared nutrient soil, poured on top with water, which was previously settled and brought to room temperature. After that, the pit is left in this form for about ten to fourteen days;
• a blackberry seedling is installed in the very center, previously in the center of the planting pit the gardener forms a mound, the roots are neatly straightened, they are sprinkled with soil on top. The root collar should be covered with soil by about two centimeters. It is recommended to plant together, so that one gardener holds the blackberry bush, and the second is engaged in straightening the root system of the plant;
• the soil is carefully morned, and the seedling is plentifully watered with water at room temperature;
• further in the near-trunk circle, the entire area is mulched. The mulch can be sawdust or hay, humus or peat. In general, this requirement should not be ignored, since mulching is very helpful not only to the bush itself, but also to the gardener in caring for the plant.

How to care for Thornfree blackberries

The first time after the Thornfree blackberry is planted in open ground, it is necessary to water at least twice a week, but even here a lot will depend on the weather conditions in the area. One bush should consume at least five liters of water during planting.

Blackberry Thornfree: Bush Formation

The variety definitely needs tying up, and also the bush must be cut in order to form a beautiful and attractive crown. The shoots of Thornfrey blackberries are very long and thick. At first they grow straight up, and then gradually begin to lie down. Under the weight of large brushes, they can also gradually sink to the ground, so that the bush must be tied up and strengthened for its own health.

If you do not tie up the plant, then most of the crop will simply end up right on the ground, and as a result, it can deteriorate. There is very little sunlight below, and for this reason, the berries simply do not have time to ripen safely, they will become completely tasteless and unappetizing, and their external characteristics will be very spoiled.

It will be even more convenient to tie up a blackberry if the annual growth is brought in one direction, and fresher and young growth in the other. Sometimes some shoots that were formed in the current season may not be tied up at all. But it will be more convenient to lay them out neatly on the ground and fix them.

For the winter, these shoots will be covered with materials, but with the onset of spring they will be raised on a support, where they will continue their development in accordance with all the rules and requirements. All this will have a profound effect on the productivity of the bush, fruiting will become abundant, the berries will have excellent taste characteristics.

Also, fertilizing, timely shelter for the winter, in general, everything that is prescribed in accordance with the requirements of agricultural technology has a beneficial effect on fruiting. It is better for a gardener to be more attentive to the plant, and it will certainly reciprocate - excellent yield indicators, beautiful and tasty berries.

The culture is among the fairly moisture-loving, although some more experienced gardeners speak of this plant as one that is resistant to dry periods. If the weather is very hot and sultry, then the bushes are necessary to water once a week.

Further, the area around the bushes must be thoroughly loosened, after which the shoots are tied up. It is also imperative to cover the bushes for the winter so that they are not negatively affected by bad weather from the outside.

The rest of the time, the trunk circle is neat mulch since mulch is a very important component that performs several functions at once. Thanks to it, you can slow down the process of evaporation of moisture from the soil, the soil itself will save the required amount of heat, and thanks to mulch, various pests and bacteria will not attack the plant.

If the soil has an alkaline or neutral composition, then it is recommended to cover it with high-moor peat. If the grower has acidic soil on the site, then it is recommended to mulch the trunk circle with the help of humus, which will slightly extinguish the acidity of the soil, and it will be more favorable in this regard.

In principle, these elementary rules can be followed even by those gardeners who do not have much experience in growing fruit trees and shrubs.

Without fertilizing, the plant can maintain a high level of fruiting, but if you make fertilizers under a bush, then fruiting will be unsurpassed in all respects and parameters. But at the same time, any gardener wants to achieve the maximum result in growing a crop.

The Thornfree variety gives very abundant and high-quality fruiting, and so that it can give even more tasty and high-quality fruits, the gardener should take care of timely and periodic feeding.

In the spring, when the gardener removes the shelter from the bushes, then the blackberry should be fertilized immediately with the help of nitrogen-containing components and substances. At the very beginning of the flowering period, a complete mineral complex is also introduced, in which the content of the chloride element is excluded.

After the berries are formed on the bush, and until August, the bushes should be watered with tinctures. The most useful is mullein-based tincture, and green fertilizer is also well suited for these purposes, where ash is also added.

In August and September, it is worth applying phosphorus-potassium fertilizer twice, which will also be incredibly beneficial for blackberries, and which will have a good effect on the quality, quantity and size of the fruit.

The blackberry bush reacts remarkably to the foliar dressings introduced, but usually they should not be carried out so often - once every two weeks is enough. If you add a chelate complex to the spray bottle, then the quality of the crop will become even higher, the plant will be protected from dangerous diseases (for example, from chlorosis).

At the same time, such dressings will not cause any harm to the plant, they are completely safe for the human body, if, of course, they are introduced in accordance with all the rules and requirements.

When the shoots grow old, fruits cease to appear on them, then they are recommended cut out. Harvesting from them, the gardener is unlikely to ever collect, and next season they can dry out on their own, so you should take care of this process yourself in order to strengthen the plant, strengthen live and fruit-bearing shoots.

If you leave old loops and shoots on the bush, then they will weaken the plant, take away moisture and introduced top dressing and nutrients from it, moreover, they can thicken the crown too much, and this will generally negatively affect the general condition of the plant. Therefore, it is worth taking pruning Thornfree blackberries extremely seriously and responsibly.

Caring for a blackberry just involves a process. trimming bush. When the shoots overwinter, of the total number, it is worth leaving only the six strongest ones, and the rest should be removed. It must be borne in mind that, due to massive, very thick or poorly bending branches, the plant can be formed with great difficulty, and besides, such branches are not so easy to cover for the winter, so they should also be cut off, but you can use different tactics for pruning Thornfree blackberries.

We will list the following:

• when the bush enters the stage of the beginning of growth, then the young shoot is slightly pinched up to about thirty centimeters. Further, some lateral branches will begin to depart from it, which will be slightly thinner than the main lash, and this is quite logical. It will be much easier to care for such branches, they can be moved, put on and removed from the support. The procedure is also simplified by the fact that thorns do not form on the branches, and this is a huge advantage;
• shoots grow to a certain length, then the top is carefully cut using a prepared, sharpened and disinfected tool. All lateral branches are also pinched when they reach about forty centimeters in length;
• only strongly regrown blackberry vines are recommended to be shortened, and the rest can not be touched at all, they will grow and develop on their own, but if the growth process is started, then it will be possible to cut them off, otherwise the crown will thicken, and there will be a risk of diseases and infections.

Before the onset of frost The blackberries are removed from the supports and covered for the winter. At this point, all shoots that have borne fruit in the current season must be removed. It is easiest to bend down and cover the stubborn lashes of blackberries to the ground, if they were cut in the very first way, which we described just above.

Thin shoots are also easier to bend and do not suffer any damage, which is also a definite plus. Gardeners are wondering what can be used as covering material.

Experienced gardeners recommend using spruce branches, spunbond, straw or agrofibre, or you can generally use dry soil as a shelter. You should not use polyethylene as a covering material, as it does not allow air to pass through, and the plant is in a greenhouse. It can begin to grow out, and in the winter this will affect even worse on the state of planting.

Pests and diseases

The Thornfrey garden blackberry is a variety that very rarely suffers from any kind of disease. But only gray rot can affect the planting, especially if berries are forming on the plant, and the gardener did not have time to collect them in time - they began to decompose and rot.

Pests also rarely annoy the plant. But if the gardener does not follow the rules of agricultural technology, if he does not give the plant feeding on time, then it becomes very weak and vulnerable, and it is completely not surprising that under such circumstances diseases and infections begin to develop.

To avoid this, it is not recommended to plant crops next to the blackberry bush that can also share common diseases with the blackberry - you should not place raspberries or strawberries nearby, as well as some nightshade crops.

You should also remember about preventive measures to save the plant. After the gardener has removed the winter shelter, and before preparing the culture for the winter period, the shoots are carefully treated with preparations with a high copper content.

When the gardener carries out foliar dressing, it is recommended to add an ampoule of Epin or Zircon to the fertilizer bottle.Only in this way will the plant receive comprehensive protection, build up immunity and resistance to stress, become incredibly strong and attract the attention of a gardener only, and not pests or dangerous bacteria.

Again, the implementation of all these measures is solely the responsibility of the gardener himself. So it is worth considering whether he will be able to carry out all these measures and maintain the vital activity of the planting.

In custody

In conclusion, I would like to say that even despite the recent appearance of a huge number of completely new varieties and varieties, the Thornfrey garden blackberry remains a very popular and popular variety.

This variety is easy to purchase in domestic nurseries and gardening stores. The variety is distinguished by a high level of productivity, the absence of thorns and thorns on the surface of the shoots, and these features are the undoubted advantages of this variety.

The Thornfrey garden thornless blackberry gained popularity, fell in love with gardeners, and it is unlikely that it will lose its leading position in the coming years. Reviews about this variety are extremely positive, gardeners emphasize the relative unpretentiousness of the plant and the fact that it adapts perfectly in any areas and regions.