Loch Tay, Blackberry

Early season
Excellent flavour and shelf-life
Ideal for Pick Your Own growers

Bred by JHI, Loch Tay is the second major selection to emerge from the breeding programme that produced Loch Ness and is now widely planted in both the UK and Europe.

Three weeks earlier than Loch Ness and with significantly better flavour, Loch Tay is rapidly becoming a preferred variety by the multiples.

Fruit firmness is comparable to Loch Ness but the berries are slightly smaller at 4.5-5g average. The variety has a semi-erect thornless habit similar to Loch Ness, but with significantly improved vigour and better resistance to Downy Mildew.

9cm pots: £355 per hundred
2 Litre pots: £630 per hundred
2 Litre potted long cane: £750 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 Tay, Blackberry

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