Chester Blackberry Plant | Thornless Late-Season Bare Root Plug | High Yield, Sweet Firm Berries, Cold Hardy (Zones 5–8)

Chester Blackberry is one of the most productive and reliable thornless blackberry varieties, known for its late-season harvests, high yields, and sweet flavor. Perfect for extending your blackberry season, Chester ripens after most varieties, producing large, firm berries that store and freeze well.

🌱 Why Grow Chester Blackberries?

• Late-Season Variety: Ripens in August–early September, extending the harvest season.
• Thornless Canes: Safe and easy to prune, pick, and train.
• High Yield: Produces abundant crops of firm, flavorful berries.
• Cold Hardy & Disease Resistant: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
• Versatile Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.

☀️ Planting & Care

• Plant Form: 1-year-old bare root plug, ships dormant.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day).
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–6.5.
• Spacing: 3–5 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows.
• Watering: 1–1.5 inches per week; increase during fruit development.
• Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and control weeds.
• Trellising: Recommended for best cane support and berry access.

✂️ Pruning Instructions

• Remove spent floricanes after harvest.
• Tip new canes during the growing season to encourage branching.

📅 Harvest Window: Late summer (August–early September).

With its reliability, vigor, and sweet fruit, Chester Blackberry is an excellent choice for home gardens, family orchards, and pick-your-own operations.