Introducing Tahi Black Raspberry (Shekinah ‘Tahi’) — the world’s first truly thornless black raspberry, developed in New Zealand. This groundbreaking variety delivers the bold, rich flavor of traditional black raspberries without the frustration of spines, making harvesting, pruning, and training easier than ever. Tahi produces large, glossy black berries weighing up to 4.5 grams each on upright, easy-to-manage canes. Its growth habit is ideal for trellising and clean harvesting, making it a standout choice for home gardeners and small-scale growers alike. Each plant ships as a 1-year-old bare root plug, dormant and ready to establish quickly with proper planting. Tahi combines innovation, productivity, and ease of care in one exceptional black raspberry variety. 🌱 Why Grow Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants? Truly Thornless Canes: The first black raspberry bred without spines for easy harvesting and maintenance Large, Glossy Fruit: Deep black berries up to 4.5 g each Upright Growth Habit: Easier to trellis and manage than traditional trailing varieties Rich Flavor & Versatility: Excellent for fresh eating, jams, smoothies, and freezing Cold Hardy & Reliable: Vigorous, disease-resistant plants thrive in USDA Zones 5–8 Non-GMO: Grown naturally without genetic modification ☀️ Planting & Care Instructions Plant Form: Bare root plug, 1-year-old (ships dormant) Zones: USDA 5–8 Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day) Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.5) Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows Root Prep: Soak bare roots for 1–2 hours before planting Watering: ~1 inch per week; increase during flowering and fruiting Mulching: Use straw or clean organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds Trellising: 3–4 wire trellis recommended for structure and airflow ✂️ Pruning & Fruiting Remove spent floricanes after harvest Fruit develops on second-year canes (floricanes) 📅 Harvest Time Mid-season, similar to Jewel Black Raspberry Berries detach easily when ripe and offer a sweet, full-bodied flavor ideal for fresh use or preserving With its thornless canes, large fruit size, and dependable yields, Tahi Black Raspberry Plug Plants set a new standard for black raspberry growing. Satisfaction Guaranteed.All plants are inspected prior to shipping to ensure healthy, high-quality plugs. Our team is happy to support you from planting through harvest success. 🎁 BUY MORE & SAVE BUY 4 SETS, GET YOUR 5TH SET FREE!Offer applies to any raspberry variety as long as quantities match.👉 If you’d like a specific variety as your free bundle, please leave a note at checkout.
