blackberry Variety
Maryna
Overview
New spinefree primocane blackberry
Breeder: NIWA
Maryna is a spinefree primocane blackberry combining strong firmness with long shelf life, and providing both early floricane and later primocane harvest timing under protected (tunnel) systems.
Maryna Key Features
Size
Average fruit weight 7.1 g
Colour
Black berries
Flavour
SSC 13.0% Brix; acidity 1.25; ‘tastiness’ 10.40
Use
Suitable for fresh markets with excellent firmness and post-harvest durability, making it ideal for long-distance shipping
Comparative results
Compare key commercial characteristics across our blackberry genetics, including chill type, yield performance, fruit firmness, flavour profile, and market suitability. Use the dropdown below to select a trait and compare performance across our blackberry varieties.
Chill Requirement
Maryna
400–800 hours
Prime-Ark 45®
300 hours
Juhas
400–800 hours
Growth Habit
Maryna
Spinefree; primocane-fruiting (tunnel pot production referenced for Polish climate)
Prime-Ark 45®
Erect canes; thorny; well displayed berries for easy picking
Juhas
Spinefree; primocane-fruiting (tunnel pot production referenced for Polish climate)
Seasonality
Maryna
In Polish climate (pot production under tunnels): ~30 June (floricanes) and ~2 September (primocanes)
Prime-Ark 45®
Primocane crop late summer–autumn; can also be double-cropped for late spring/early summer floricane production
Juhas
In Polish climate (pot production under tunnels): ~12 July (floricanes) and ~1 September (primocanes)
Yield
Maryna
Primocane yield 0.5 kg/cane; floricane yield 1.1 kg/cane (Polish tunnel pot production)
Prime-Ark 45®
High yielding; yield potential 28 t/ha (comparative results)
Juhas
Primocane yield 0.6 kg/cane; floricane yield 0.4 kg/cane (Polish tunnel pot production)
Fruit Size
Maryna
Average fruit weight 7.1 g
Prime-Ark 45®
Medium to large (berry weight 7.9 g in comparative results)
Juhas
Average fruit weight 7.1 g
Fruit Colour
Maryna
Black
Prime-Ark 45®
Glossy black finish; elongated to blocky berries
Juhas
Black
Firmness
Maryna
4.5 (1–5 scale)
Prime-Ark 45®
Very firm; described as the firmest fruit compared with other primocanes (berry firmness 8.1 in comparative results)
Juhas
4.5 (1–5 scale)
Flavour
Maryna
SSC 13.0% Brix; acidity 1.25; ‘tastiness’ 10.40
Prime-Ark 45®
Very sweet and juicy; good flavour (11.0% soluble solids/Brix in comparative results)
Juhas
SSC 14.5% Brix; acidity 1.0; ‘tastiness’ 14.1
Shelf Life
Maryna
The fruit has a long shelf life, with good post-harvest quality.
Prime-Ark 45®
Excellent post-harvest characteristics with very good shipping potential
Juhas
high quality and post-harvest durability
Use
Maryna
Suitable for fresh markets with excellent firmness and post-harvest durability, making it ideal for long-distance shipping.
Prime-Ark 45®
Fresh market; also adapted to processed fruit market
Juhas
Suitable for fresh market production, especially under tunnel and pot systems. Excellent firmness and taste profile.
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