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Sat, Nov 29, 14 at 20:00
| I think they're called Illini- it's some newer hybrid or something that I can't get to produce anything. They're very big plants and fairly healthy but I've only gotten two tiny little clumps of sour then rotten berries. It's been about six years. I hate the huge thorns. Should I just get rid of them? |
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- Posted by swampsnaggs 5b (My Page) on Sat, Nov 29, 14 at 20:25
| Get rid of them sooner rather than later, because later you might find the task impossible. Illini will expand into an impenetrable thicket with nasty thorns. On the other hand, they do produce well for me on my site. The berries are fairly large and tasty. I think I got the plants from Miller Nurseries. |
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| I gave up and tossed them. I think the problem is that most blackberries are wild plants. You must have found a good spot to plant them. |
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| You could try raspberries, although they too are great at spreading out of control. Still both raspberry and blackberries rock for taste. Raspberries are a lot more winter hardy, and in 6a, it may be a concern. I have to protect my blackberries here. |
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