Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) CHESTER

Reliable thornless blackberry with large shiny fruits and a strong blackberry aroma.

Crossing: SIUS 47 x Thornfree, USDA-ARS and Southern Illinois University, 1985
Vigour: strong, semi-upright, canes long, thornless
Fruit: large, 5 - 6 g, firm, shiny, the berries are easy to store
Taste: aromatic, sweet
Harvest season: the harvest time begins in July and ends with the first frosts
Yield: regular, high, needs climbing support
Disease resistance: no susceptibility to pests or diseases has been observed
Frost resistance: high