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Some of our very favorites include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e'Apache': A thornless variety with large, sweet berries and excellent heat tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e'Ouachita': Another thornless cultivar known for its high-quality berries and disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e'Natchez': A semi-erect thornless variety producing large, flavorful berries, well-suited for southern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e'Heaven Can Wait': A Gurney's exclusive thornless blackberry with self-supporting canes and incredibly long yield times.\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e'Prime-Ark® 45': A primocane-fruiting variety that produces both fall and summer crops, perfect for extended harvest seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell-drained soil, full sun exposure, and regular watering to ensure the successful growth of blackberry plants in the South, and we're here to help. Gurney's Southern Grove Gardens provides gardeners in the South with blackberries that can thrive in hot climates. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arapaho_blackberry","title":"Arapaho Blackberry Plant","description":"The first berries of the season are eagerly anticipated—and that's why blackberry growers treasure Arapaho Thornless Blackberry plant. It's one of the earliest ripening blackberry plants, producing fruits in early to mid June. The large, 1-2 inch berries are firm, with good flavor and small seeds—so it's a good choice for making jam. The berries are also delicious for eating fresh or cooked into pies and cobblers. The fully erect, disease resistant canes grow 5-8 ft. tall and are thornless, so picking is easy. There is also no need for a trellis or support. Mature plants produces 8-10 quarts of berries. 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This thornless variety bears high yields of the largest berries we've seen. Bearing fruits on both first and second year canes, Sweet Giant has a long harvest season. The flavorful, juicy berries are delicious for eating fresh, canning, baking into desserts or making into jams and jellies. Growing 4-6 ft. tall with an upright, erect form, the plants have no significant pests or diseases and are some of the best for home gardens. 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