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Chester Blackberries

Gardening Guide: Blackberry Heaven: The All-in-One Guide to Choosing, Growing, Harvesting and Cooking Blackberries

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Chester Blackberries

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Chester Blackberries, one of six Plant Profiles featured in our Blackberry Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Chester blackberries

Chester blackberries

The United States Department of Agriculture developed the Chester thornless blackberry for its large, very sweet fruit. This variety grows quickly and is resistant to diseases such as blight that afflict other blackberries. It produces its high yield of fruit in July—from jam to wine, the Chester thornless blackberry is a winner for gardeners in many climate zones.

  • The most winter hardy of the thornless varieties
  • Large fruit and mild flavor
  • Fruit is of high quality
  • Usually needs a trellis

Have you ever tried growing Chester blackberries? Are there any challenges you face growing them? Please tell us your best tips for growing Chester blackberries.

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chester thornless blackberry, thornless blackberry

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  • Eliza O. May 22, 2024

    Great information above! Thanks.

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  • Christian B. June 9, 2022

    Where i could find that plants the chester thronless blackberry at St-Jean sur Richelieu in Quecbec canada

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    • Norann O. June 10, 2022

      Christian,
      As you probably know, most US Nurseries will not ship live plants across the border, so you will want to find a reputable nursery near your home. Many nurseries are willing to order plants for you if they are not in stock. Another option is to try ordering through a Canadian based online company such as treetime.ca, silvercreeknursery.ca, veseys.com, canadiantreenursery.com, salisburygreenhouse.com, etc.

      Happy Gardening!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Blackberries
  • Types of Blackberry Plants
  • Growing Blackberries in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Choosing a Site for your Blackberries
  • Planting your Blackberry Bushes
  • Nurturing Your Blackberries
  • Harvesting and Storing your Blackberries
  • How to Deal with Blackberry Pests
  • How to Deal with Blackberry Diseases
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Blackberries
  • How to Stop Blackberry Bushes from Spreading
  • Plant Profiles

  • Ouachita Blackberries
  • Navaho Blackberries
  • Chester Blackberries
  • Arapaho Blackberries
  • Apache Blackberries
  • Triple Crown Blackberries
  • Recipes

  • Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler
  • Pork Chops with Blackberry Port Sauce
  • Blackberry Chocolate-Chip Pie
  • Blackberry Balsamic Chicken
  • Blackberry Pastry Bread
  • Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • Raspberry Blackberry Smoothie
  • Blackberry Barbecue Sauce
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Blackberries
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Blackberries
  • Resources about Blackberries
  • Blackberry Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 6 Easy Fruits to Grow in Pots Inside Your Home
  • Blackberry Heaven—The All-in-One Guide to Choosing, Growing, Harvesting, and Cooking Blackberries

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