Blackberry ‘Cheyenne’ produce a firm berry that is excellent for jellies, jams, and freezing. Introduced in 1976 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this Blackberry has large high-quality berries with delicious flavor and yields. Our most winter-hardy variety is ideal for the North and Midwest. ‘Cheyenne’ is thorny but is an excellent producer and is also suitable for machine harvesting. This early ripening variety ripens around the beginning of June and is easy to grow.
Allow canes to grow to 18-30″ the first year, then prune a few inches to form a low-stocky bush that will hold a crop without trellising. Furnish ample moisture during the growing period and cultivate frequently. After the first fruiting season, prune to the ground to allow room for new canes. Additional pruning should be done each spring to keep plants from becoming tangled and to improve their ability to bear. Successful growing depends on pruning the plant to 5-6 canes and training new canes to stand erect.