Ponca Prime Ark Blackberry Plants

Embrace the future of blackberry cultivation with the Ponca Blackberry, a groundbreaking thornless variety developed for superior sweetness and high-quality fruit. Known for producing exceptionally sweet berries with excellent firmness and texture, Ponca is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Its compact growth habit and thornless canes make it a perfect choice for home gardeners looking for an easy-to-harvest and care-for variety that still delivers a plentiful crop of delicious blackberries. Michael loves this variety at the farm due to the upright nature.

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Quick Facts:

• Included Growing Zone: Suitable for USDA Zones 5-9.
• Thornless Variety: Ponca’s thornless canes ensure easy, hassle-free harvesting, making it a great choice for home gardens.
• Highly Popular: Quickly gaining popularity due to its exceptional sweetness, ease of care, and compact growth habit, which makes it suitable for small spaces.
• Flavor Profile & Uses: Ponca Blackberries are known for their outstanding sweetness, excellent for fresh consumption, desserts, jams, and freezing. Their firm, juicy texture makes them perfect for eating straight from the vine or adding to your favorite recipes.
• Harvest Time: Early Season: Ponca is one of the earliest ripening blackberry varieties, typically ready for harvest in June, providing an extended season of sweet berries. This ripens after Natchez on the farm.

History:

The Ponca Blackberry was bred and developed by Dr. John Clark at the University of Arkansas as part of an ongoing effort to produce thornless varieties with improved sweetness and fruit quality. Released in 2020, Ponca has quickly gained attention for its unparalleled flavor and ease of growth. With a focus on higher sugar content and balanced acidity, Ponca sets a new standard in blackberry flavor, offering home gardeners a berry that rivals store-bought varieties with its exceptional taste and firm texture.

Growing Guide:

• Rooted Plug: Your Ponca Blackberry will arrive as a 32-rooted plug, ensuring it’s ready to establish quickly once planted.
• Soil and Location: Plant your Ponca Blackberries in well-drained, fertile soil. They thrive in full sun, where they can receive ample light to promote robust growth and berry production. Space plants 3-5 feet apart.
• Watering and Care: Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil. Mulching helps conserve moisture and keep the roots cool. Pruning should be done annually to remove old canes and stimulate new growth for future harvests.
• Pollination: Ponca Blackberries are self-fertile, eliminating the need for additional pollinator plants. This makes them an excellent option for gardeners with limited space or those looking for a simple, productive berry patch.

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Non-GMO Commitment:

At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, we ensure that all of our plants are guaranteed non-GMO, adhering to natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening practices, giving you peace of mind that your Ponca Blackberry is free from genetic modification.

Growing Method: Conventionally Grown, using tissue culture propagation to provide disease-free, high-quality planting stock for your garden.

Ponca Blackberry offers the perfect combination of sweetness, ease of care, and high productivity, making it a must-have for any berry lover's garden. Enjoy the earliest harvest of blackberries with unbeatable flavor and quality!