Sweetie Pie Blackberry

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SKU:
1250-12
$18.99

Description

Sweetie Pie was voted America's BEST Blackberry! A NEW thornless blackberry USDA cultivar called ‘Sweetie Pie’ was released that is resistant to disease and heat tolerant but tastes delicious. This cultivar, tested as MSUS119, came from a cross between ‘Navaho’ and MSUS29. MSUS29 is a seedling from a cross of [Humble x Brazos] x Navaho. ‘Sweetie Pie’ was selected at Poplarville, Mississippi in 1996. It was subsequently propagated and tested at McNeill, Mississippi, as well as in trial plantings in Louisiana and Arkansas. ‘Sweetie Pie’ grows vigorously and produces numerous floricanes, which are thornless and have a trailing growth habit. ‘Sweetie Pie’ is resistant to Rosette disease (double blossom), one of the most limiting factors in growing blackberries in the southern United States. Its berries are medium-sized, glossy, and black, and with have excellent flavor due to their high soluble solids content, its outstanding flavor and high sugar content make it a desirable cultivar for homeowners and U-Pick operations. ‘Sweetie Pie’ ripens mid-late season (mid-June–late July in South MS) and the Beginning of June in Arkansas. ‘Sweetie Pie’ grows well in raised beds having a pH of 6.0 – 7.0 that are amended with organic matter.

Zone 5-9

Size: 12cm

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2 Reviews

  • 5

    Sweetie Pie

    Posted by J from Missouri on 28th Apr 2021

    This blackberry was recommended to me by a dear friend. It arrived early, in excellent condition and ready to plant. As it has been rated so highly I have no doubt that it will live up to it's reputation. Thank you.

  • 5

    Sweetie Pie Floricane Thornless tissue cultured, Zone 5-9, early season in Arkansas 12 cm pot

    Posted by Sabra J Woolley on 27th Apr 2020

    My Sweetie Pie Floricane Thornless tissue cultured, Zone 5-9, early season in Arkansas 12 cm pot blackberry plant arrived on time and was packed really well. It was gently wrapped in plastic and surrounded by packing peanuts, which effectively prevented harm. When unwrapped, it looking healthy. After a couple of days, I transplanted it into a larger pot, and it is growing well. It gets very hot here in southern California close to the Mexican border. This blackberry plant appears to be well adapted. Thank you! It has only been a few days. I'll try to give a later update.

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