blackberry Variety
Von
Overview
Leading-Edge Blackberry that Delivers Superlative Flavour and Yield.
Mid season floricane fruiting type
Breeder: North Carolina State University, NCSU, USA
Von offers exceptional sweetness, very small seeds for superior mouthfeel, and outstanding yields,
making it one of the most advanced modern blackberries for fresh markets.
Von Key Features
Size
Large berries 9.1g average
Colour
Excellent deep black colour with shine at the point of harvest / sale
Flavour
Sweet (9.4% soluble solids), low acid (pH 3.57)
“Known for its amazing taste, Von is continuing to prove itself as a standout variety. The fruits are impressively consistent, averaging 12 grams each, and it takes just 9-11 berries to fill a punnet – a testament to both the size and quality of the berries.”
Nebojsa Momirovic – Zeleni Hit, Serbia
“Chile needs to replant the blackberry areas with more productive varieties, and Von is an excellent choice.”
Rolando Garcia – SynergiaBIO, Chile
Comparative results
Von outperforms key industry cultivars in several important areas, making it a standout choice for both growers and the fresh fruit market. Compare key commercial characteristics across our blackberry genetics, including yield performance, fruit size, fruit firmness, flavour profile, and market suitability. Use the dropdown below to select a trait and compare performance across our blackberry varieties.
Chill Requirement
Von
400-800 hours
Natchez
300 hours
Columbia Star
600+ hours
Ouachita
400–500 hours
Growth Habit
Von
Thornless, upright
Natchez
Thornless; erect to semi-erect (semi-erect growing habit)
Columbia Star
Vigorous, thornless plants with short, strong fruiting laterals
Ouachita
Thornless; erect to semi-erect (semi-erect growing habit)
Seasonality
Von
Mid season
Natchez
Early season; first ripe ~3 June; peak ~8 June; last ~11 July (comparative results)
Columbia Star
Early season; harvest starts beginning of July; 50% ripe date ~12 July (Oregon, USA)
Ouachita
Mid season; first ripe ~12 June (comparative results)
Yield
Von
10–50 % higher than standard varieties
Natchez
Consistent high yields; yield potential 32 t/ha (comparative results)
Columbia Star
High yielding; reported yield 34 t/ha; 6.17–8.52 kg/plant average in replicated trials (over 8.5 kg/plant achieved in test plots)
Ouachita
Consistent high yields; yield potential 27 t/ha (comparative results)
Fruit Size
Von
9.1g average
Natchez
Large berries 8–9 g (berry weight 9.4 g in comparative results)
Columbia Star
Large, long-shaped berries (7.6 g average in replicated trials)
Ouachita
Conical fruit; good size (approx. 4.5–6.8 g; berry weight 6.0 g in comparative results)
Fruit Colour
Von
Deep black with shine
Natchez
Glossy, attractive black finish
Columbia Star
Good, dark fruit colour with exceptional shine; colour maintained post-harvest
Ouachita
Glossy black fruit
Firmness
Von
Extremely Firm, Small Seeds
Natchez
Very firm fruit that stores well (berry firmness 8.1 in comparative results)
Columbia Star
Strong firmness and texture (texture 8.3/9; firmness 7.6/9; berry firmness 8.6 in comparative results)
Ouachita
Firm berries with good travelling quality (berry firmness 8.3 in comparative results)
Flavour
Von
Sweet (9.4% soluble solids), low acid (pH 3.57)
Natchez
Sweet flavour with distinctive blackberry aroma (9.5% soluble solids/Brix in comparative results)
Columbia Star
Outstanding ‘dessert’ flavour from high sugars and low acids (12.7 Brix in comparative results)
Ouachita
Sweet flavour with distinctive blackberry aroma (9.5% soluble solids/Brix in comparative results)
Shelf Life
Von
Excellent shelf life
Natchez
Exceptional shelf life; performs well for commercial shipping
Columbia Star
Exceptional shelf life; fruit quality well maintained post-picking
Ouachita
Exceptional shelf life with good travelling quality
Use
Von
Fresh and processed market
Natchez
Fresh market; also adapted to processed fruit market
Columbia Star
Premium fresh market; also adapted to processed fruit market
Ouachita
Premium fresh market; also adapted to processed fruit market
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