How to Grow Kiowa Thornless Blackberry
Rubus × 'Kiowa'
Your complete guide to growing Kiowa Thornless Blackberry.
When to Plant Kiowa Thornless Blackberry
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Companion Plants for Kiowa Thornless Blackberry
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and Japanese beetles while improving soil with sulfur compounds
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides living mulch to suppress weeds
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch
Deters aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases with sulfur compounds
Deters nematodes and aphids with natural compounds, attracts beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels ants
Repels ants, mice, and flying insects that damage berry crops
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and improves soil mineral content
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill blackberry plants
Shares susceptibility to verticillium wilt and other soil-borne diseases
Competes for nutrients and both susceptible to similar fungal diseases
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
