The Mighty Blackberry

Nutrition Facts

  • Blackberries are high in fiber
  • Blackberries contain Vitamins C, E, K, as well as manganese, calcium, iron and potassium
  • Blackberries are considered a super-fruit due to their antioxidant properties

Blackberries Plants

  • Blackberries are a member of the rose family
  • Blackberries come in over 370 varieties
  • Blackberries grow on canes
  • Blackberries store their juice in dozens of druplets

Growing Blackberries

  • Blackberries need the right amount of sun, water, and warm temperatures to ripen
  • Blackberries need as much as 2″ of rain per week
  • Blackberries prefer full sun and well-drained soil
  • Blackberries grow best in slightly acidic soil