Whats the difference between a blackberry and a raspberry?
They are distinguishable by where their white core remains when picked. The blackberry core remains with the berry and is part of what you eat. The raspberry core remains with the plant, leaving an opening in the fruit. The three main types of blackberries are trailing, erect and semi-erect. Trailing berries are considered excellent, with good aroma and small seeds, but are the least cold-hardy. Trailing cultivars (varieties) include Marion, Cascade, Santiam, Black Diamond, Obsidian, Thornless Evergreen, Boysen, and Logan. Erect and semi-erect berries need summer and winter pruning and are glossy and firm with larger seeds than the trailing types. Common cultivars in these groups include Navaho and Triple Crown. Blackberries produce best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, Strik said. “All types are self-fruitful so you need only one cultivar for pollination and fruit production,” she said. The fruiting season ranges from mid-June to September, depending on the variety, and no
