Loch Ness

Variety of Blackberry · Rubus fruticosus

Europe's most popular thornless garden blackberry with an upright, compact habit.

Also known as: Ness

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1990

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Large, firm, glossy berries with balanced sweet-aromatic flavour; stores and travels well.

Semi-erect, compact, thornless; relatively low-maintenance.

High, consistent yields.

Very hardy; suitable for cooler regions.

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