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Waldo blackberry variety

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This blackberry cultivar was released as the first thornless, trailing blackberry for commercial planting

Rubus subgenus Rubus fruticosus 'Waldo'

Originated from a cross of Austin Thornless x Unknown blackberry

Variety denomination - 'Waldo'

Waldo is the parent for Wild Treasure, Nightfall

Plants are thornless

Bushes have trailing canes

Fruit weight is 6 g

Berries have a oblong shape

Fruiting habit - floricane fruiting (summer-bearing)

Flowering on floricanes starts in the first week of June

Ripening date (regular) - second week of July

Productivity is 10000 kg from ha

Soluble solids - 14.8%

Acidity - 1.9%

Cold hardiness is good

Heat tolerance is low

Current status - obsolete or rarely used

Country of origin - United States

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Waldo blackberry cultivar was released as the first thornless, trailing blackberry for commercial planting. Waldo has not replaced much of the Marion acreage as its flavor, while good, is very different from Marion variety. Was selected in 1945, presented in 1989. Waldo is fully thornless plant.
Bushes are not vigorous, they are very compact. Average berry weight is about 6 g, average yield is about 10 t/ha. Waldo is middle-ripening variety, first fruit ripen at the beginning of July. Fruits doesn't have moderate tolerance to summer sun heat. Color of berries is black. Berry taste and flavor vary from weather and cultivation technics.

Is blackberry Waldo sweet?

Waldo blackberries mostly have a sweet flavor

How to cultivate blackberry Waldo?

1. Plant in late summer or early fall in well-drained, neutral soil. Mulch with well-rotted compost or manure;
2. Give enough spacing between plants, Waldo will reach a height of 2 m and a spread of 3 m after 2-5 years;
3. Use sun shelters.