Twilight 6-pack

Blackberry Twilight

“Blackberry ‘Twilight'” refers to a specific, patented variety of blackberry known for its high-quality fruit, thornless canes, and early-midseason ripening.

 Key characteristics of the ‘Twilight’ Blackberry:

• Thornless: This is a major advantage for harvesting and general plant maintenance.
• Semi-erect growth habit: The canes have a semi-erect habit, meaning they grow upright but may benefit from some support or trellising.
• Early-midseason ripening: It ripens relatively early, extending the blackberry season.
• Large, firm fruit: The berries are large, firm, and have a glossy, dark purple skin.
• Excellent flavor: ‘Twilight’ is known for its sweet flavor with hints of honey and floral notes. It has been described as having an “outstanding blackberry jam flavor”.
• Good yields: This variety is a productive one, providing a good harvest.
• Cold Hardy: Some nurseries list it as cold hardy to zone 4.
• Good Disease Resistance: SiteOne notes that it shows good disease resistance. However, it has been noted as being very susceptible to Fusarium Wilt.
• Developed in Oregon: ‘Twilight’ was developed by the USDA-ARS and Oregon State University.
• Plant Patent: It’s protected by a plant patent (USPP30879), meaning it cannot be propagated commercially without permission. 

In Summary: ‘Twilight’ is a desirable blackberry variety for both commercial growers and home gardeners due to its thornless nature, early ripening, and high-quality, flavorful fruit. It is a relatively new variety that has garnered positive attention.