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Triple Crown
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Triple Crown is a semi-erect thornless blackberry named for flavour, productivity, and large fruit—three traits breeders highlighted at release. Berries are elongated, aromatic, and sweet with pleasant acid, often ranking high in taste tests against firmer but blander shippers. Canes are vigorous and need support; late ripening extends the blackberry season. Superb out of hand and for premium jam. Slightly softer than Navaho-class firm types, so local and regional markets suit it better than brutal long shipping. Fully ripe fruit tastes of wild-leaning perfume without thorns.
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History
USDA released Triple Crown as a thornless semi-erect with elite flavour.
U-pick and specialty farms planted Triple Crown for taste-focused customers.
Gardeners favoured Triple Crown among thornless options for dessert quality.
Triple Crown stayed a flavour reference in thornless blackberry recommendations.