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| Botanical Name | Rubus 'Galaxy' |
| Description | The Galaxy Blackberry is a newer thornless, floricane-fruiting introduction (producing fruit on second-year wood) that is a favorite in the Houston metro area. It handles our intense summer humidity and heavy clay soils with ease. Known for its "boutique" flavor profile, the berries are firm and sweet. It requires approximately 400-500 chill hours for a successful crop in Southeast Texas. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 4-5' H x 3-4' W |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering during fruit production and to survive the Houston summer heat. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer to encourage new primocane growth. |
| Pruning | Prune floricanes (fruit-bearing canes) to the ground immediately after the harvest is finished. Leave new green primocanes to fruit next year. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate; as a thornless variety, it is more susceptible to browsing than wild, prickly blackberries. |
| Botanical Name | Rubus 'Galaxy' |
| Description | The Galaxy Blackberry is a newer thornless, floricane-fruiting introduction (producing fruit on second-year wood) that is a favorite in the Houston metro area. It handles our intense summer humidity and heavy clay soils with ease. Known for its "boutique" flavor profile, the berries are firm and sweet. It requires approximately 400-500 chill hours for a successful crop in Southeast Texas. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 4-5' H x 3-4' W |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering during fruit production and to survive the Houston summer heat. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer to encourage new primocane growth. |
| Pruning | Prune floricanes (fruit-bearing canes) to the ground immediately after the harvest is finished. Leave new green primocanes to fruit next year. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate; as a thornless variety, it is more susceptible to browsing than wild, prickly blackberries. |
