potted raspberry plant Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants – Thornless Variety | Large, Sweet Berries | Cold Hardy, High Yield, Non-GMO

potted raspberry plant Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants – Thornless Variety | Large, Sweet Berries | Cold Hardy, High Yield, Non-GMOIntroducing Tahi Black Raspberry (Shekinah Tahi) the worlds first truly thornless black raspberry, developed in New Zealand. This groundbreaking variety delivers the bold, rich flavor of traditional black raspberries without the frustration of spines, making harvesting, pruning, and training easier than ever. Tahi produces large, glossy black berries weighing up to 4. 5 grams each on upright, easy to manage canes. Its growth habit is ideal for

Introducing Tahi Black Raspberry (Shekinah ‘Tahi’) — the world’s first truly thornless black raspberry, developed in New Zealand. This groundbreaking variety delivers the bold, rich flavor of traditional black raspberries without the frustration of spines, making harvesting, pruning, and training easier than ever.

Tahi produces large, glossy black berries weighing up to 4.5 grams each on upright, easy-to-manage canes. Its growth habit is ideal for trellising and clean harvesting, making it a standout choice for home gardeners and small-scale growers alike.

Each plant ships as a 1-year-old bare root plug, dormant and ready to establish quickly with proper planting. Tahi combines innovation, productivity, and ease of care in one exceptional black raspberry variety.

🌱 Why Grow Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants?

• Truly Thornless Canes: The first black raspberry bred without spines for easy harvesting and maintenance
• Large, Glossy Fruit: Deep black berries up to 4.5 g each
• Upright Growth Habit: Easier to trellis and manage than traditional trailing varieties
• Rich Flavor & Versatility: Excellent for fresh eating, jams, smoothies, and freezing
• Cold Hardy & Reliable: Vigorous, disease-resistant plants thrive in USDA Zones 5–8
• Non-GMO: Grown naturally without genetic modification

☀️ Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Form: Bare root plug, 1-year-old (ships dormant)
• Zones: USDA 5–8
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.5)
• Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows
• Root Prep: Soak bare roots for 1–2 hours before planting
• Watering: ~1 inch per week; increase during flowering and fruiting
• Mulching: Use straw or clean organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Trellising: 3–4 wire trellis recommended for structure and airflow

✂️ Pruning & Fruiting

• Remove spent floricanes after harvest
• Fruit develops on second-year canes (floricanes)

📅 Harvest Time

• Mid-season, similar to Jewel Black Raspberry
• Berries detach easily when ripe and offer a sweet, full-bodied flavor ideal for fresh use or preserving

With its thornless canes, large fruit size, and dependable yields, Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants set a new standard for black raspberry growing.

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All plants are inspected prior to shipping to ensure healthy, high-quality plugs. Our team is happy to support you from planting through harvest success.

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