1 / Natchez

Natchez are one of the earliest-ripening berries.  They are large uniformly glossy black berries with firm texture.  These berries will be at peak ripeness in early July with a sugar content of 9.5-10%.

2 / Sweet Ark Ponca

Ponca is a very early ripening berry.  Ponca has very attractive aromatic components which round out its sweet flavor.  These berries will be at peak ripeness in early July to mid July with a sugar content of 11-12%.

3 / Navaho

Navaho produces huge, tasty berries. These berries will be in peak ripeness in mid July to mid August with a sugar content of 11-12%.

4 / Ouchita

Ouachita, pronounced "WASH-i-tah" is known for its large, sweet berries with impressive yields. These berries will be at peak ripeness in mid-July to mid-August with a sugar content of 10-13.4% depending upon conditions.

5 / Caddo

Caddo was bred for serious fruit production. The berries are very large-sized ideal for fresh eating. These berries will be at peak ripeness in mid-July to mid-August with a sugar content of 11-12%.

6 / Triple Crown

Triple Crown berries were developed by the USDA and University of Arkansas and prized for its three crowns of excellence:  flavor, productivity, and vigor. These berries will be at peak ripeness in late July to mid-August with a sugar content of 10%.

7 / Chester

Chester berries are medium to large that maintain their high quality and shiny black color even in hot weather. These berries will be at peak ripeness in late July to late August with a sugar content of 11%.

8 / Doyle

Doyle berries are a vining blackberry.  They are known for very large yields and long ripening season. These berries will be in peak ripeness in late July to October with a sugar content of 10-11%.