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Blackberry Vigor

Rubus L. subg. Rubus

Blackberry vigor is determined by the length of replacement canes, ranging from 0.5 to 5 meters, and the growth habit of the bush. This trait is a varietal characteristic that influences planting patterns, trellis selection, and pruning requirements.

In the reference 20 varieties crop Blackberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

The assessment of blackberry vigor is based on a visual-descriptive method, classifying varieties into vigorous, moderately vigorous, and compact. The primary criterion is the length of replacement canes, which can range from 1.5 to 5 meters depending on the variety, while also accounting for the bush form: erect, semi-trailing, or trailing.

This trait directly affects agrotechnical decisions, including the choice of planting pattern and the necessity of using trellises to support the canes. For vigorous varieties, mandatory regulation of vegetative mass is required to prevent overcrowding, which is critical for ensuring airflow and light penetration within the bush, as well as for preparation for winter covering.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Blackberry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Driscoll Eureka

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc.

6 records

Osage

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

JOHN REUBEN CLARK

4 records

Loch Tay

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

UA
6 records

Brzezina

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Celestial

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

2 records

thunderhead

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

2 records

Plablack 1401

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

3 records

Relevant

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

TROCIN Dumitru, MD

4 records

Gaj

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Gracja

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Orkan

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
4 records

Fruloche

Withdrawn

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Peter Hauenstein Edelobst + Beeren

5 records

Loch Maree

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

3 records

Ruczaj

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Zagajnik

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Gallant

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

TROCIN Dumitru, MD

3 records

Black Satin

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ HU
4 records

Tayberry

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ HU
4 records

Agawam

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

EE
2 records

Himalaya

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records

Taybes

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records