{"product_id":"10-live-plant-ouachita-thornless-blackberry-starter-plug-rubus","title":"10 Live Plant Ouachita Thornless Blackberry Starter Plug Rubus","description":"\u003cp\u003eOuachita Thornless Blackberry is a productive fruiting plant valued for its firm, sweet berries and upright, manageable growth habit. This starter plug arrives ready to establish in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers, making it a practical choice for home growers who want a reliable blackberry crop without thorny canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, jellies, and freezing, offering a rich flavor when harvested at peak ripeness. The thornless canes simplify pruning, training, and harvest, while the plant performs best with consistent moisture and good airflow. This variety is often grown in home orchards and edible landscapes for its combination of fruit quality and easier handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Rubus\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Ouachita\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Thornless blackberry\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, clumping perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, slightly acidic loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 1 to 2 years after establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 3 to 4 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Plant in full sun with good drainage and consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664706371720,"sku":"BTR-470","price":119.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_af57db3c-0fc2-4186-aeb6-dd1000315261.png?v=1791897864","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-live-plant-ouachita-thornless-blackberry-starter-plug-rubus","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}