Berries
Blackberry
Low-input perennial bramble for highland farms.
KSh 500
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Total: KSh 500
- Price
- KSh 500
- Maturity
- 4–6 months to first harvest
- Spacing
- 30cm × 40cm on raised beds
- Collection
- Berries
- 🚚 Nationwide delivery
- ✓ Certified grafted
- 🌱 Healthy survival
Grows well in
Recommended counties
- Kiambu
- Limuru
- Nyandarua
- Nakuru
- Meru
- Nyeri
Planting tips
Quick planting guide
- 1Use raised beds 25cm high with composted manure worked into the top 20cm of soil.
- 2Plant runners with the crown level with the soil — burying it causes rot.
- 3Drip irrigate to keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
- 4Mulch beds with black plastic or dry grass to suppress weeds and keep fruit clean.
- 5Renew beds every 18–24 months for sustained yields.
Overview
Why Blackberry is worth planting
Blackberry from Green Sprout Seedlings is a certified grafted seedling bred to fruit early, yield heavily and resist common diseases. Low-input perennial bramble for highland farms. At just KSh 500 per seedling, this is one of the most reliable ways to turn your land into a long-term income asset.
Why farmers love this variety
- Low-input perennial bramble for highland farms.
- Fastest return on investment of any fruit crop in Kenya
- Weekly cash flow once production starts
- Strong supermarket, hotel and dessert-bar demand
- Works on small plots — even a quarter acre is profitable
- Spaced at 30cm × 40cm on raised beds for maximum yield per acre
Growing information
- Suitable regions
- Kiambu, Limuru, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Meru, Nyeri
- Altitude
- 1,500 – 2,400m above sea level
- Rainfall
- 1,000 – 1,500mm, supplemented with drip irrigation
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained loam with pH 5.5 – 6.5 and heavy compost
- Maturity period
- 4–6 months to first harvest
- Harvest window
- Continuous picking every 2 – 3 days during the season
Expected yield & profit potential
Long-term income from a single planting
Berries are the fastest cash flow in horticulture. A well-managed bed delivers KSh 400,000 – 1,200,000 per acre annually, with first picks within 4 months and weekly income thereafter.
Planting & care tips
- ✓Use drip irrigation and never overhead-water — wet leaves spread botrytis.
- ✓Mulch with black plastic to keep fruit clean and suppress weeds.
- ✓Harvest in the cool of the morning and chill within an hour for shelf life.
- ✓Renew beds every 18 – 24 months to maintain peak yield.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Kenya can I grow Blackberry?+
Blackberry performs best in Kiambu, Limuru, Nyandarua, Nakuru and similar zones at 1,500 – 2,400m above sea level. If you're unsure about your area, send us your location on WhatsApp and we'll confirm suitability before you order.
How long before my Blackberry seedling starts fruiting?+
Because it is grafted from a proven mother tree, expect 4–6 months to first harvest. Grafted seedlings fruit much earlier than seed-grown trees and stay true to variety.
How often should I water a young Blackberry seedling?+
Water deeply twice a week for the first three months, then once a week through the first dry season. Mulch heavily around the base to lock in moisture and reduce watering needs.
Do I need more than one tree for pollination?+
Blackberry produces well as a single tree, but planting 2 or more nearby improves fruit set and total yield. Most of our customers plant a block for better economics and easier management.
Do you deliver Blackberry seedlings countrywide?+
Yes — Green Sprout Seedlings delivers nationwide via courier and direct transport. Share your order quantity and location on WhatsApp and we'll quote delivery before you pay.
