I fancy growing that blackberry ... it does look good. The only issue I've had with them in the past is that the central core in the berries can stay a bit tough, even when cooked. Is this a problem with Waldo?
Also, how much space does it need?
Many thanks, Bee x
Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
I know exactly what you mean @Bee witched The fields where I walk with my dog are bounded by loads of blackberry bushes and I used to pick 10-15lbs each summer some years ago. The flavour was ok, getting rid of the tiny maggots was a pain and as you say even when cooked the core was like a fat pip inside. Not forgetting the lacerated arms too!
No so with Waldo - fat juicy berries picked when they're warmed by the setting sun - pop them in your mouth and press your tongue on them and a delicious, core-less, fruit-bomb explodes. No core, no maggots, big berries, a far superior taste and no thorns.
Here he is today- I cut out all of last year's canes after fruiting so all of the canes below have grown this year.
It's got bigger than was advertised (6ish ft) but I'm quite happy with that. I do mulch and manure it which is not helping to keep it small though
Raspberries used to be my fave soft fruit, but Waldo is top of the charts now. I've got about 6.5Kg in the freezer too from a July (so early fruiting) picking.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
It is really delish. I have a handful of mixed berries (fresh or frozen) with my porridge every morning and as well as all the pies and crumbles - I'm completely self-sufficient now when it comes to soft -fruits 😁
I got my very healthy plant from Blackmoor Nurseries
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
South facing I think would suit it best Bee. Mine is on a west facing fence and as you can see is very happy. Even when I picked them at the fields, the north facing bushes had far fewer berries. Good luck!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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I fancy growing that blackberry ... it does look good.
The only issue I've had with them in the past is that the central core in the berries can stay a bit tough, even when cooked. Is this a problem with Waldo?
Also, how much space does it need?
Many thanks,
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
The fields where I walk with my dog are bounded by loads of blackberry bushes and I used to pick 10-15lbs each summer some years ago.
The flavour was ok, getting rid of the tiny maggots was a pain and as you say even when cooked the core was like a fat pip inside. Not forgetting the lacerated arms too!
No so with Waldo - fat juicy berries picked when they're warmed by the setting sun - pop them in your mouth and press your tongue on them and a delicious, core-less, fruit-bomb explodes. No core, no maggots, big berries, a far superior taste and no thorns.
Here he is today- I cut out all of last year's canes after fruiting so all of the canes below have grown this year.
It's got bigger than was advertised (6ish ft) but I'm quite happy with that.
I do mulch and manure it which is not helping to keep it small though
Raspberries used to be my fave soft fruit, but Waldo is top of the charts now.
I've got about 6.5Kg in the freezer too from a July (so early fruiting) picking.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
I have a handful of mixed berries (fresh or frozen) with my porridge every morning and as well as all the pies and crumbles - I'm completely self-sufficient now when it comes to soft -fruits 😁
I got my very healthy plant from Blackmoor Nurseries
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
You've well and truly sold me on that ... and good to get a supplier recommendation.
I've got 2 options ... north or south facing. I'd welcome your view.
Bear in mind that I'm in southern Scotland.
Many thanks,
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
Mine is on a west facing fence and as you can see is very happy.
Even when I picked them at the fields, the north facing bushes had far fewer berries.
Good luck!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
A bit of plant retail therapy about to happen here
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
Don't stop eating veg for fruit though, good diet is important!