To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Blackberry Question.......
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:06:43 -0600
I wouldn't believe anything the sellers of the doyle blackberry tell you. I
asked specifically about the chill hours required and they responded like a
politician in a debate, not answering the question, yes they would bear
anywhere, even in z9a where I live. Ha, they would barely grow here and never
had a blossom. I wasted two years waiting for nothing.
phil z9a near Houston, TX
>
> Has any zone 3 gardener tried 'Doyle's Thornless Blackberry'? I'm
> looking at a seller from Washington, Indiana; there is also a Texas company
> that sells a similar, or identical, plant, both of of whom claim that their
> plants are hardy and producing fruit in all 50 states.
> For those of you who haven't heard about this blackberry, it is purported
> to produce several gallons of fruit per plant per season, is thornless and
> doesn't sucker. They cost $15.00 per plant. I'd like to try some, wonder
> if they'll survive here in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and would appreciate
> hearing from anyone who has trialed them and can verify the claims.
> Thanks,
> Jim Fruth
> Pequot Lakes, MN
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