Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant

Name: Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
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Description

About the Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant

A new, sweet cultivar for blackberry lovers! This recent release by the University of Arkansas, Sweet-Ark™ `Ponca` is a thornless, erect variety that is sure to impress the home gardener. The Sweet-Ark Blackberry bears some of the sweetest and most flavorful berries to come out of the program.

Blooming in April and setting fruit by June, this is an early-season variety. This summer-bearing blackberry plant is known for its high yields of fruit that maintain quality long after harvest. Picking the fruit is easy with thornless and erect canes. The firm, sub-acid berries are perfect for fresh eating, canning, and making naturally sweet jellies and jams. Sweet-Ark™ Ponca is the sweetest cultivar released to date.

Growing Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberries

Sweet-Ark™ plants have been shown to stay in excellent health. Plant in a place with sun and well-drained soil. We recommend a soil pH level of 6.5 – 6.8 for blackberry plants. Trellising is not required for this erect blackberry plant. Tip plants back after harvest and prune again in early spring for best results. Visit our growing guide for more detailed pruning information.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Fruit Color	Black
Fruit Size	Medium - Large
Pollination	Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest	June
Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy

Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.5 - 6.8
Taste	Subacid, Sweet
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	1 - 2
Zone Range	5 - 9

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9

My Hardiness Zone ?

The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.