Maybe here?

[o&itw]

Posted this in the gardening forum and got no responses... Hope I will finds someone here that might have some experience:

Natchez Blackberries.
With all this talk about blackberries, I got to thinking about ordering an earlier variety than my Triple Crown.

This year I got a few Navaho (yes, the variety is properly spelled "Navaho" even though it was probably a mistake and should have been "Navajo"). I have found out recently that they are very susceptible to orange rust. So I thought I would look into another early variety to compliment my TC.

The best fit looks like "Natchez"

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them and what they thought about the variety.

[o&itw]

Originally Posted by Wind in Her Hair

(Navaho is the Americanized version of Navajo and equally acceptable)

I knew a grower that grew them both in Texas and he found they were both a little too fragile? for commercial growing but perfect for home use.

Thank you for the information, WHH

I am surprised they would say that about the Triple Crown, mine are growing about like multiflor-rose (except without the thorns) Hope they don't spread from seed!

[Danaus29]

They probably meant the berries are too fragile for packing and shipping. The plants themselves are very durable.

[K.B.]

Haven't grown Natchez myself, but Raintree Nursery lists it as disease resistant. No specifics wrt rust, but you could call and ask...

[o&itw]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the feed back!