Chester Thornless Blackberry

Description

Developed and introduced in 1985 through joint effort by breeding programs in Illinois, Ohio, and Maryland, this blackberry is named for Dr Chester Zych, the former fruit researcher at the University of Illinois. Chester Thornless Blackberries are a late harvest varietal, with the fruit ready for picking from mid-August through to mid-September. These small to medium sized berries are round, of an intense black color, with large seeds, and a good, mild flavor.

Plant: Hardy, productive, thornless