Blackberry Varieties

We grow several varieties of blackberries, available for picking approximately early July through August.
Our blackberries are naturally grown, without the use of sprays on the foliage and fruit.
We offer U-pick, Ready-picked and Online Ordering. Call or stop in for details or visit our seasonal Online Market.

Obsidian

Harvest Period:
Late June – Mid July

Flavor: High quality, delicious flavor
Size/Color: Large, elongated, glossy dark berry
Introduced: 2005
Origin: Oregon State University
Special Characteristics: Cross between Marion and Olallie blackberries, ripens earlier, keeps well and has fewer seeds than most blackberries
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing or processing

Kotata

Harvest Period:
Early July – Late July

Flavor: Sweet-tart flavor shines with sugar added
Size/Color: Medium-sized, firm, glossy, deep purple-black berry
Introduced: 1984
Origin: Oregon-bred from wild PNW Blackberry, Eastern US Blackberry, Loganberry and Boysenberry
Special Characteristics: Berries are similar in appearance to Marion, but with their own distinct flavor
Best Use: Fresh eating, baking, freezing or processing

Marionberry

Harvest Period:
Early July – Mid July

Flavor: Earthy, distinctive flavor, sweet when fully ripe
Size/Color: Medium-large, dark black, shiny berry
Introduced: 1956
Origin: Oregon-bred cross between Chehalem and Olallie blackberries
Special Characteristics: Named for Marion County, Oregon and Marionberry Pie has been named the official state pie of Oregon
Best Use: Fresh eating, baking, freezing, processing

Boysenberry

Harvest Period:
Early July – Mid July

Flavor: Highly aromatic berry, bursting with flavor when fully ripe
Size/Color: Very large, deep maroon berry
Introduced: 1920s
Origin: California
Special Characteristics: Discovered by Knott’s Berry Farm owner and cultivated to modern popularity
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing

Chester

Harvest Period:
Late July – August

Flavor: Mild flavor, not too tart
Size/Color: Medium sized, roundish, deep black berry
Introduced: 1985
Origin: Illinois, Ohio and Maryland Cooperative Breeding Programs
Special Characteristics: Named for Dr. Chester Zych, a fruit researcher at University of Illinois
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing

Triple Crown

Harvest Period:
Late July – August

Flavor: Sweet, well-balanced flavor
Size/Color: Large, glossy, dark black berry with somewhat large seeds
Introduced: 1996
Origin: USDA Agricultural Research Station in Beltsville, Maryland
Special Characteristics: Thornless canes and abundant fruit make this a favorite for u-pick
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing