Ouachita · Blackberry
Planting Schedule
Add Ouachita to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Apr 20th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Apr 20th |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 9th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 20th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 40°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant blackberry canes so the root crown sits at soil level, then mulch heavily to keep roots cool and water consistently through fruiting.