Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) ASTERINA

Thornless blackberry with sweet fruits. Thanks to the fruit size and firmness also suitable for fruit production for the local market. Belongs to the group of blackberries from West America, which are characterized by their rich aromatic taste, elongated conical shape and early ripening.

Crossing: Loch Ness x Chester
Vigour: moderate, semi-upright with good enough new canes
Fruit: very large, shiny, firm, fruit weight 7 - 10 g
Taste: in contrast to other varieties, it tastes sweet even before it is fully ripe and is known as sugar blackberry
Harvest season: ripens from mid-July to late August
Yield: regular and high, needs climbing support
Disease resistance: low susceptibility to pests and diseases
Frost resistance: sufficient