Blackberry Harvest

  • Thorny
  • June 15-July 15
  • Thornless erect
  • June 16-Aug. 5
  • Thornless semi erect
  • July 1- Sept. 1
  • Primocane fruiting
  • Late August-frost
  • Avoid harvesting wet berries
  • Pick gently lifting berries with thumb and fingers
  • When harvesting for sale, don’t pick fruit when dead
  • When harvesting for sale, don't pick fruit when dead ripe