{"product_id":"snowbank-white-blackberry-live-starter-plant","title":"Snowbank White Blackberry LIVE Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowbank White Blackberry Plant | Rare White Blackberry Starter Plant | Unique Edible Garden Fruit Plant\u003cbr\u003eRubus 'Snowbank'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.  Check out my YouTube video \"Live Plant Care Guide \u0026amp; Delivery Unboxing for my Customers\" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BmPw4rKLwDk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowbank White Blackberry is a rare and stunning heirloom variety that produces beautiful creamy white to pale blush-colored berries instead of the traditional black, making it a true standout in any garden. These unique berries have a sweet, mild flavor with lower acidity than standard blackberries, making them perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and even unique garden-to-table recipes. Snowbank blackberries are vigorous, productive plants that thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, producing abundant fruit in late spring to early summer. For best results, provide a trellis or support, consistent watering, and prune after fruiting to encourage healthy growth and higher yields. This starter plant is perfect for gardeners looking to grow something rare, beautiful, and delicious right at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-8 needs on average 300-500 chill hours per winter to produce properly. Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 40F. Once established, they can handle more cold. Cold hardy down to 10F-20F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorns\u003c\/strong\u003e: this variety has thorns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertility: \u003c\/strong\u003eSnowbank is a self fertile variety meaning you only need 1 plant to get production but if you plant more than one plant near each other, they will cross pollinate which will increase production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting: \u003c\/strong\u003eSnowbank is a floricane-fruiting (summer-bearing) blackberry. Floricane-fruiting blackberry plants produce berries on second-year canes. So the canes that grow this year will produce fruit next summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine length at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6FT. Prune to keep small if growing in a small space. Needs a trellis or vertical support. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun is best for maximum growth and production. Can tolerate some partial shade but production will be decreased. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Everything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter. Blackberries prefer soil that is slightly acidic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fertilize in the spring when you notice new growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping  ***I cannot ship this plant to California and Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48212533772513,"sku":"PLANTS094","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/snowbankwhiteblackberry3.jpg?v=1776198848","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/snowbank-white-blackberry-live-starter-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}