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Blackberry Merton Thornless

Blackberry ‘Merton Thornless’ is a vigorous, high-yielding variety that produces an abundance of large, glossy blackberries with a rich, sweet flavour. Perfect for desserts, jams, or freezing, this hardy and disease-resistant plant thrives in most soil types and is exceptionally easy to harvest due to its smooth, thorn-free canes. Expect heavy crops of fruit in late summer and early autumn.

SKU: BLA251122462 Categories: All Fruit Plants, Blackberry

Cultivation Advice
Key Facts

Prepare the ground before planting
Choose a sunny location with at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.
Prepare the soil by removing weeds and digging in plenty of well-rotted manure.
Space plants 200cm apart, with 200cm between rows.
Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots.
plant the cane with the crown 5 cm below the soil surface, and firm the soil around the roots.
Water thoroughly and add a mulch layer to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Support the canes on a trellis or wires as they grow.
In February or March, cut back any dead or wayward shoots.
Refresh mulch each spring around March.