Conclusions

• Primocane fruiting blackberries have the potential to produce a niche-market crop for Kentucky growers from late summer until frost; However, the currently available primocane blackberry selections Prime-Jim® and Prime-Jan® are not suitable for commercial production.
• APF selections may have improved characteristics over currently available primocane fruiting selections
• Primocane fruiting blackberries have the
• APF selections may have improved
• Mowing plants down in spring may delay