Loch Katrine, Blackberry

Consistently topped blind tastings
Large, high quality berries
Thornless and easily managed

Bred by The James Hutton Institute and released in 2024 as a worthy successor to their outstanding blackberry varieties Loch Ness and Loch Tay, Loch Katrine was selected to deliver a large, high quality, sweet and well flavoured berry for the discerning and growing dessert market.

Consistently large fruit of up to 9gms produced over a long eight week picking season with an average weight of 6.5gms. Loch Katrine has a very high brix to acid ratio of 17 which delivers its outstanding aromatic and sweet flavour with no background bitterness or acidity.

The variety has consistently topped all blind tastings at the Institute. The berries are firm, with excellent shelf life and good colour retention after storage. Yields in excess of 4kgs per metre row were achieved in trial, equal to Loch Ness. Loch Katrine is semi-erect, thornless and easily managed.

2 Litre pots: £656 per hundred
2 Litre potted long cane: £795 per hundred

Additional charges may apply, please click here for our cold store charges.

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Plant in a sunny position with free draining soil. If you have chalky, sandy or heavy clay soil, improve with plenty of bulky organic matter before planting. Allow spacings from 2m to 3.5m per plant and support the stems using framework or train against a trellis or wall. Apply a layer of organic mulch annually ensuring that this is not too close to the new growth to prevent rotting. In autumn, prune the canes which have fruited to ground level whilst the canes which have not fruited should be ‘tied in’ to their supports.

Potted bushes are available from our nursery all year round. The prices listed are for quantities per thousand, if you wish to place a smaller order please get in contact with a member of the team.

Please let us know when you are ready – we will not send plants without prior notice from you. Orders are despatched by parcel courier or pallet network depending on the size, weight and dimensions. Unfortunately, at this moment in time we are only able to deliver plants to UK based addresses, however if you would like to discuss the option of an export, please send an email to liam@rwwalpole.co.uk.

Loch Katrine, Blackberry

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