Gabrielle

Gabrielle is a newest cultivar from Embrapa, Brazil. It is a result of manual crossing between Guarani and one of the Arkansas variety, named after the east Brazilian state Minas Gerais. As a parent Guarani, Gabrielle also have corrugated (ruffled) leaves. Canes have spines. Gabrielle bears fruit on floricanes. Fruit are large, have rounded form and glossy black color. Flavor is totally distinct from other blackberries, taste is sweet. Average yield is from 2 to 3 kg per plant. Postharvest potential is excellent. Gabrielle blackberry variety is very adaptable to different growing regions, especially is suitable for south countries and hot areas. Chilling requirements is low, disease resistance promised as very good.