Beardog Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Does anyone know any contacts for the U.S. to get passported Blackberry shoots so when I go through customs & attempt to get them through in June 7th I don't get hassled by immigration .Or does anyone have a link to blackberry starts for sale in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandtaa Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi Barry Another possible option to consider ??? Kennedy Seed (blackberry/raspberry etc seed merchant) cheers J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardog Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thank you for that link Looks like they have some awesome seeds for sale. Do you think they will acclimate well Thailand? It sure would be a lot easier - I am not sure if it still is a problem , but I read in 2004 California & 3 other states had a lock down on blackberry starts. No ship. I can find out more details about it when I get back. They are so prevalent in Cali. not to many people order when you can just pick the vines & grow them for free. & what a hel_l of a security hedge(the thorn-ed variety). I have been ensnared in a thicket while foraging & it hurts like hel_l. I think I almost prefer fire ants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdefazio Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I checked here in the US for you, and there aren't any companies shipping outside the continental US. I think you would be better off looking to New Zealand for a source. The plants developed in the US are created for the more temperate North American climate. If you want to pursue some leads for US sources anyway, you might check with the University of Arkansas. They have developed a thornless cane that produces large berries. I can't say that I know it would thrive in the heat and humidity of Thailand, however. My guess is that the rainy season in Thailand would kill the plants which rely on excellent drainage and less heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 If you are able to sort this out and start going Blackberries, please let drop me a PM... I will be there with my berry pickin bucket in hand (one of the things I do miss). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ushio Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have seen this website blackberrythai.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soidog2 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have seen this website blackberrythai.com Personally, I rely on an Iphone for cellular communication ! Once I brought a raspberry shoot and it lingered for a while. After about six month it finally died, maybe blackberries will do better ? You might have a chance if : Find a permanently shaded spot for them Seriously elevate the growing medium , my favorite way ; get al least three septic tank concrete circles , stack them, fill with suitable soil. I might just try to grow them myself! regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardog Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 I decided to get 300 seeds from Kennedy seed company as California has banned any transporying of blackberrys in or out of state (& of course out of the U.S. I will post if I have any luck if anyone wants some starts once they get going. See you soon Back in Thailand July 12th! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaidrav Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 GO THORNLESS! There are thornless blackberry varieties that do well in Florida. Just Fruits is one supplier near Tallahassee, Florida who might ship internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Many parts of the world class blackberries as noxious weeds , if they acclimatise ,birds spread them like widfire, when contemplating plants from overseas ,for Gods sake give a thought to the local environment . The "lock down " by some American states should give you a clue about blackberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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