John Meader grows Nelson and calls it “exceptionally hardy,” one of the most enduring blackberries he has ever grown. Tall sturdy upright inch-thick canes can be grown on posts but also do well free standing. Fruit is moderately large and quite juicy with true blackberry taste. Highly productive: 16-18 blossoms on the central stalk is the most we've ever seen on any blackberry. Four good pickings over two weeks in mid-August. Excellent jelly and good fresh eating.

Blackberries bear on second-year canes (floricanes). Plant in hills. Like all blackberries, spreads quickly so give it room. Disease resistant. Z3/4. (plugs)