Mac Black Raspberry Plants – Bare Root Plug, 1-Year-Old – Late-Season Variety – Sweet, Firm Black Berries – Cold Hardy, Productive, Disease Resistant – Grows in Zones 5–8 - Hand Picked Nursery

Black Raspberry Bare Root Plug
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Enjoy extended harvests of sweet black raspberries with Mac Black Raspberry Plants, a late-season variety prized for its flavorful fruit, sturdy canes, and reliable production. Ripening after Jewel and Bristol, Mac Black is ideal for gardeners who want to enjoy fresh berries well into summer.

This vigorous plant produces firm, deep black berries with bold flavor—perfect for snacking, desserts, or homemade preserves. The canes are upright and manageable, making Mac Black an excellent option for both home gardens and small-scale berry operations. It performs best in USDA Zones 5–8, with strong disease resistance and cold hardiness.

Shipped as 1-year-old bare root plants, Mac Black is easy to plant and quick to establish. With proper care, it will provide years of delicious late-season harvests.

Planting & Growing Instructions:
USDA Zones: 5–8
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5
Spacing: 2–3 feet apart in rows spaced 6–8 feet apart
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture—about 1 inch of water per week
Mulching: Use organic mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds
Trellising: Recommended to support upright growth and improve airflow

Pruning:
Remove old fruiting canes after harvest
Tip new canes during the growing season to promote branching

Harvest Period:
Mid-to-late summer (typically July to August, depending on location)