The Natchez Blackberry is a high-performing, thornless blackberry variety prized for its extra-large, glossy fruit and exceptional flavor. Natchez produces some of the earliest ripening blackberries of the season — typically 7–10 days ahead of most other varieties. The berries are firm, sweet, and perfect for fresh eating, freezing, jams, or desserts.

This vigorous, upright plant is highly productive and resistant to common blackberry diseases, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and small farms. The Natchez Blackberry performs best in USDA Zones 5–10 and can yield gallons of delicious berries once established.

Key Features:

• Thornless canes for easy picking 
• Early-ripening and heavy yields 
• Large, glossy, sweet berries 
• Excellent disease resistance 
• Ideal for fresh use, canning, and freezing
• Grows best in Zones 5-10

Planting & Care:

• Full sun; space 3–4 ft apart
• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Keep soil evenly moist, especially first year
• Prune old canes after harvest
• Expect light fruit the first year and full harvests by the second year
• Ripens about 35-45 days after bloom once established

Shipping & Delivery Note

This item ships directly from our grower and follows a separate schedule from Seeds ’n Such seed orders. Live plants ship when weather conditions are suitable for your USDA zone. A flat $12 Live Plant Shipping Fee is applied per order containing berry plants.

Estimated shipping windows:

• Zones 9–10: Jan 12–Feb 23
• Zone 8: Feb 2–Mar 2
• Zone 7: Feb 23–Mar 23
• Zones 5–6: Mar 23–Apr 20
• Zones 2–4: Apr 6–May 4

For questions about shipping, tracking, or plant quality, please contact us at service@seedsnsuch.com.