Advice on Blackberry Varieties

[Hermit]

Reubens are a compact variety, taken from the website
Grows to 2 metres high - loses spines as it matures

[percy charlie]

if you grow the thorny type i recommend planting it in a large pot before putting it in the ground, this reduces the unwanted ofspring and makes it easy to control. i have a thornless ruben the berrys are great when cooked but a bit to sharp to just eat. but i live on a private late acessing bridle ways where the wild ones are sweet and plentiful.

[murphy99]

we have a variety called "Helen" bought it for the novelty of the name(I am Helen too) Only planted it last year but it is growing nicely!

[tamsin]

I planted 'Waldo' last year.. hopefully we'll see how it tastes this year

[Sylvan]

murphy99, how did your "Helen" work out?
How was your "Waldo" Tamsin?