Midnight Jewel Blackberry Plant

Midnight Jewel is a Stark Bro’s exclusive that earns its name — a genuinely exceptional thornless primocane blackberry with large, glossy berries that melt in your mouth and deliver an irresistibly sweet flavor that’s measurably different from other blackberries. With 11–12% soluble solids and lower acidity than most varieties, the eating experience is noticeably sweeter, smoother, and more approachable than standard blackberries — a difference you can taste in the first bite. Introduced in 2017, thornless, everbearing from July through frost, and productive in Zones 5–8. APF-205T cultivar.

Measurably Sweeter — Lower Acidity Than Other Blackberries

What makes Midnight Jewel stand apart isn’t just that it tastes sweet — it’s that the sweetness is quantifiable. At 11–12% soluble solids with lower acidity than typical blackberry varieties, the flavor balance is genuinely different: sweeter, less sharp, and more melt-in-your-mouth smooth. For fresh eating, that lower acidity makes Midnight Jewel more broadly appealing and more enjoyable for anyone who finds standard blackberries too tart — and for baking and recipes, the rich sweetness carries through beautifully.

Thornless and Everbearing — July Through Frost

Midnight Jewel combines the two most practical qualities in a modern blackberry — thornless canes that make harvesting easy and pleasant, and an everbearing primocane habit that extends the harvest season far beyond what standard June-bearing varieties deliver. Second-year floricanes bear the heaviest July crops, while first-year primocanes continue ripening from late August through frost, providing fresh blackberries from early summer all the way to the end of the season.

Vigorous, Upright, and Productive

Midnight Jewel’s upright thornless canes are easy to manage and train, with a vigorous growth habit that establishes quickly and rewards consistent annual production. The large, glossy berries are outstanding for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving — quality that reflects the care that went into developing a truly premium blackberry variety.

Why Growers Choose Midnight Jewel

• A Stark Bro’s exclusive — only available from Stark Bro’s
• 11–12% soluble solids — measurably sweeter than most blackberry varieties
• Lower acidity — smoother, more approachable fresh-eating experience
• Melt-in-your-mouth soft texture — genuinely luxurious for a blackberry
• Thornless everbearing — July through frost with easy, enjoyable harvesting
• Vigorous and productive — large, glossy berries for fresh eating, baking, and preserving

May be covered by USPP #31,690 or other patents. APF-205T cultivar.