'Tahi' Black Raspberry Plant -BUY 4 GET 1 Free-Non GMO-Bare‑Root Plugs, 1‑Year‑Old – First Thornless Variety, Large Deep‑Black Berries – Disease‑Resistant, Zones 5–8 - Hand Picked Nursery
Black Raspberry Bare Root Plug
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Elevate your berry patch with Shekinah Tahi Black Raspberry, the world’s first truly thornless black raspberry. Developed by Shekinah Berry in New Zealand, this variety offers gardeners the joy of harvesting large, glossy, black berries without the hassle of spikes
With fruit up to 4.5 g per berry, and a more upright habit than traditional thorny cultivars, it’s easier to trellis and manage
Ideal for USDA Zones 5–8, Tahi is a vigorous performer that thrives in sunny garden beds. Whether you're picking for fresh snacking, making jams, or chilling for smoothies, Tahi brings top-tier flavor with garden-friendly cultivation.
Planting & Care Instructions
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil—slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5 recommended)
Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants in rows 6–8 ft apart
Planting Time: Early spring once soil ≥ 50 °F; or fall in mild-winter areas
Root Prep: Soak bare roots 1–2 hrs before planting, set crown at original soil depth
Trellising: Support canes with 3–4 wire trellis to improve airflow and protect fruit
Mulch: Use straw or weed-free mulch—not bark or grass clippings—to retain moisture and suppress weeds during establishment
Watering: Provide ~1 inch of water weekly, more during dry spells
Pruning: Remove spent floricanes after harvest; canes fruit on 2-year-old wood
Harvest: Mid-season timing similar to ‘Jewel’; ripe black berries detach easily from cluster