{"product_id":"sweet-arktm-ponca-blackberry-plant-slg092","title":"Sweet-ArkTM Ponca Blackberry Plant","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"High Yields of Sweet, Juicy Blackberries\"}]' data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003eHigh Yields of Sweet, Juicy Blackberries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-Ark™ Ponca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blackberry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproduces some of the sweetest berries you will ever taste!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These large blackberries are bursting with exceptional flavor, with low acidity and a lovely scent. \u003c\/span\u003eTh\u003cspan\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003ey are pe\u003cspan\u003erfect for eating directly from the garden, using as a topping for cereal or yogurt, making into jams and jellies, and adding to baked goods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-yielding and self-pollinating, Sweet-Ark™ requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This early-season variety blooms in April and begins setting fruit in June. In addition, \u003c\/span\u003ethis \u003cspan\u003ePonca \u003c\/span\u003eBlackberry \u003cspan\u003ecan produce a secondary bud crop that begins ripening about 2 weeks after the first harvest of primary crop berries. It will adapt beautifully when planted in landscapes, as an accent\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e or in containers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-Ark™ grows on upright, thornless canes, making harvesting your berries quick and easy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaching a mature size of 3-4’ wide and 4-6’ tall, this robust plant is a fast grower. It is also\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ehardy, resistant to disease\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e and tolerant of the heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant your Sweet-Ark™ Ponca\u003c\/span\u003e Blackberry\u003cspan\u003e in an area that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. When choosing a location, avoid low sitting areas that collect a lot of standing water or that may be prone to flooding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole three times as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole and make sure that it’s level with the ground, then backfill the hole. Water deeply and mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry plants prefer slightly acidic soil but will adapt to your natural soil even if it's sandy or heavy in clay as long as it's well-drainin\u003c\/span\u003eg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil moist, but not over-saturated. Blackberries need about an inch of water per week and more during times of drought. Check on your soil once a week, if it’s starting to dry out then it’s time to give your \u003c\/span\u003eplant\u003cspan\u003e more water. Due to the shallow rooted nature of these plants, they shouldn’t dry out down to six inches below the surface of the soil. However, be careful not to overwater your plants, \u003c\/span\u003eas \u003cspan\u003eit’s important not to over saturate the soil. The amount of water needed will depend on your climate and the time of year\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou’ll know when your blackberry \u003c\/span\u003eplant\u003cspan\u003e needs fertilizing because its leaves will show some signs of discoloration. It’s best to fertilize early in the spring before new growth starts to emerge, then again after your berry harvest. Use a well-balanced, general all-purpose fertilizer like formula 10-10-10\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePruning will help increase your blackberry crop and keep your plants healthy. After a year of growth in the early spring, take a sterile pair of sharp hand pruners and remove the tips of each woody blackberry cane. If they’re shorter than 24 inches long, only remove the tip back to about an inch. This will cause the plant to branch out wider and produce more berries\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Pollination: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety is self-pollinating, so you will get fruit with just one plant. 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