{"product_id":"blackberry-apache-rubus-canadensis","title":"Blackberry 'Apache' (Rubus canadensis)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig, Sweet Berries Without the Thorns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry ‘Apache’ (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Apache’) is a thornless, deciduous perennial fruiting plant released in 1998 through the University of Arkansas blackberry breeding program. A member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=peach\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=loquat*\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloquats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Apache is prized for its exceptionally large berries, reliable yields, and sweet flavor. Its erect canes grow upright without requiring trellising support, making it a convenient choice for home gardens and edible landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn summer, fragrant white flowers attract pollinators before developing into plump clusters of glossy, dark blackberries. Apache is known for producing particularly large fruit compared with other popular thornless varieties, including Arapaho and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/natchez-thornless-blackberry-rubus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d9d908f61\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Enjoy the juicy berries fresh from the plant or add them to smoothies, cereal, sherbets, baked goods, and homemade preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberries are a beloved summer fruit, enjoyed fresh and used in everything from breakfast bowls to pies and preserves. Apache makes harvesting especially pleasant with its thornless canes and large, sweet berries. Its fragrant flowers also support pollinators, adding ecological value to a productive backyard planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Apache Blackberry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest exceptionally large, juicy blackberries with a sweet, flavorful taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy thornless canes for easier harvesting and garden maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow upright canes that generally do not require trellising support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttract pollinators with fragrant white spring flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fresh summer berries in smoothies, cereal, sherbets, desserts, and preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Small Peat Pots (2 Pack)","offer_id":45420341100730,"sku":"BLA-APA-S","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45420341133498,"sku":"C1-BLA-APA-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/6952\/2618\/files\/E5E8A543-1387-4003-B1B2-5D5EA6A34352.png?v=1765207849","url":"https:\/\/checkout.s101.com\/products\/blackberry-apache-rubus-canadensis","provider":"S101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}