Shuofeng
Date: 2020-11-20, updated: 2023-03-09
Thornless, floricane-fruiting semi-upright plant with firm fruit, high yield
Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson 'Shuofeng'
Originated from a cross of Kiowa x Hull Thornless
Variety denomination 'Shuofeng'
Plants are thornless
Bushes have semi-erect canes
Fruit weight is 7 g
Berries have a ovate shape
Soluble solids - 11.0%
Fruiting habit floricane fruiting (summer-bearing)
Flowering on floricanes starts in the first week of May
Ripening date (regular) - third week of June
Productivity is 15000 kg from ha
Cold hardiness is moderate
Country of origin China
Current status - modern or widely used
Shuofeng is new thornless, floricane-fruiting semi-upright plant with firm fruit, high yield, recommended for processing or fresh market. Breeded by Institute of Botany, China. Selected from Kiowa and Hull varieties. Vigor of bushes is very high, growth habit semi-upright. Fruits are medium-large sized, have round shape. Berries are bright black, flavor tart to sweet with low acid. Firmness is good, easily removed from receptacle. Ripening mid- to late-season. Shuofeng blackberry recommended for machine harvesting for processing. Shuofeng is disease-resistant and has very good field tolerance to root rot.