{"product_id":"ouachita-blackberry","title":"Ouachita Blackberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own fresh blackberries with Ouachita, a thornless, upright blackberry known for heavy production and easy picking. These plants ship as dormant bare-root canes, ready to plant while still sleeping, so they can wake up and establish quickly once temperatures warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant type: Thornless blackberry (erect growth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9 (often performs best in 6-9, depending on winter lows)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePollination: Self-fertile (one plant can produce fruit)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerry description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large, glossy black fruit with a sweet flavor and firm texture that holds up well for fresh eating, jams, freezing, and baking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDormant bare-root Ouachita blackberry cane(s) (quantity based on your order)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped without soil to reduce shipping weight and transplant stress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best yields (at least 6-8 hours daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil is key, compost helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist during establishment, do not let roots dry out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3-5 ft between plants (rows commonly 8-10 ft apart)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often grown without heavy trellising due to upright habit, but a simple wire support can help keep rows tidy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant so the crown sits at soil level, spread roots outward, then firm soil and water deeply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMulch helps hold moisture and reduce weeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest in future years, remove canes that already fruited and keep the new canes for next season’s crop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to expect fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are typically grown for next-season fruiting. Year 1 focuses on root and cane growth, then canes produce berries in year 2 with normal care and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":45158976028751,"sku":"BLK-OUACHITA-1BA","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 plants","offer_id":45158976061519,"sku":"BLK-OUACHITA-3BA","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 plants","offer_id":45158976094287,"sku":"BLK-OUACHITA-5BA","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 plants","offer_id":45158976127055,"sku":"BLK-OUACHITA-10BA","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 plants","offer_id":45158976159823,"sku":"BLK-OUACHITA-25BA","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/ouachita-blackberry__main__01_347938dc-4993-4cc2-b2e3-3eccf73a6134.webp?v=1778979042","url":"https:\/\/fruitbushes.com\/products\/ouachita-blackberry","provider":"FruitBushes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}