{"product_id":"10-live-plant-chester-blackberry-thornless-rubus-fruticosus-starter-plug","title":"10 Live Plant Chester Blackberry Thornless Rubus fruticosus Starter Plug","description":"\u003cp\u003eChester Blackberry is a thornless blackberry variety known for its semi-erect growth habit and reliable fruit production. This starter plug arrives ready to establish in the garden, offering an easy introduction to home fruit growing without the nuisance of thorny canes.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plants produce firm, sweet berries that are excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing. Chester blackberry is a self-pollinating variety that benefits from trellising as canes mature. The thornless canes make harvesting and pruning more comfortable for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Rubus fruticosus\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Chester\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Thornless Blackberry\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Semi-erect\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, slightly acidic loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years after planting\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 3 to 5 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Self-pollinating. Trellis recommended for support as canes grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664705028232,"sku":"BTR-475","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_c3c6b63f-6f65-4183-82c9-709b512b640a.png?v=1791897854","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-live-plant-chester-blackberry-thornless-rubus-fruticosus-starter-plug","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}