Prime Ark Traveler Blackberry

Prime-Ark™ Traveler Blackberry

The Prime-Ark™ Traveler Blackberry is a revolutionary thornless variety that produces fruit on both first-year (primocane) and second-year (floricane) canes. This means you can enjoy two harvests in a single season—an early summer crop and a late fall crop.

Developed by the University of Arkansas, Prime-Ark™ Traveler is known for its large, firm, and flavorful berries that are excellent for fresh eating, shipping, or making preserves. Its thornless canes make harvesting simple, and it’s self-pollinating, so only one plant is needed for a great harvest.

• � Thornless canes for pain-free picking
• � Large, firm, and sweet berries
• � Produces on both first- and second-year canes
• � Thrives in full sun
• � Mature Size: 4–5 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide
• � Great for home gardens, orchards, and market growing

Note: Blackberries prefer well-drained, fertile soil and full sun for best production. Regular pruning ensures healthy canes and abundant harvests.

Growing Zones: 6–9 outdoors

FAQ’s

Does Prime-Ark™ Traveler fruit in the first year

Yes! It’s a primocane-fruiting variety, meaning it produces berries on first-year canes as well as second-year canes.

Is it thornless

Yes, Prime-Ark™ Traveler is completely thornless, making harvesting comfortable and easy.

Do I need multiple plants for pollination

No, it’s self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own.

When does it produce fruit

It produces an early summer crop on second-year canes and a fall crop on first-year canes.

Are the berries good for shipping and storage

Yes, the berries are firm and durable, making them suitable for fresh markets and longer storage.