Black Satin

Rubus fruticosus Black Satin

Thornless blackberry
A vigorously growing, thornless blackberry that produces many fruits. Known for producing large fruits, the fruits taste wonderfully sweet.

Pollination
Self-pollinating

Pruning Tie
up thick branches in the spring, these give the most beautiful fruits. Cut away anything that is still too much. After harvesting, completely prune the branches on which the fruits have been attached.

Fertilization
Blackberries like humus-rich, slightly acidic soil and therefore require an organic fertilizer.

Additional information about this plant: The Black Satin is a vigorous growing thornless blackberry with a very good production and a long harvest time. The large, round and beautifully shiny fruits contain a lot of juice and taste good.

The fact that the shrubs have no spines does not affect the taste of the fruit, but they are more child-friendly without spines. The pink flowers of this blackberry are very striking. The pollination of the flowers is done by bees and bumblebees. Warm and dry weather is ideal for good fruit set.

Blackberries are first green, then they turn red and finally they take on that beautiful dark purple-black color.

They are full of minerals and are sweet on their own.

Blackberries are self-pollinating, so you only need one plant to get fruit. Still, it is nice to plant several blackberries, for example you can also choose different varieties next to each other. The plants can be planted 1.5 – 3 meters apart. The plants can withstand shade, but will bear more fruit in a sunny, sheltered spot.

Thick branches should be tied in spring; these give the most beautiful fruits. Cut away anything that is still too much. Use a wall or fence to guide the branches using wires. The wires can also be stretched between two posts. The blackberries bear fruit on stems formed the previous year. Prune regularly, this can be done in spring and autumn. After harvesting, completely prune the branches on which the fruits have been attached. Regular pruning also prevents the spread of diseases.