Blackberry 'Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes®'

Common Name: Baby Cakes® Blackberry

Scientific Name: Rubus fruticosus ‘APF-236T’ (Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes®)

Zone: 4–8

Bloom Colour: White

Fruit Colour: Black

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Ripens/Harvest: Early summer with a second crop in late summer to early fall

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral

Flavour Profile: Sweet with mild tartness and classic blackberry flavour

Fruit Texture: Firm, juicy, and slightly seedy

Years To Bear: Approximately 1–2 years after planting

Mature Size: Approximately 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide

Spacing: 3–4 ft apart

Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile; does not require another plant for fruit production, but planting multiple can improve yield.