Blackberries, Blueberries, Other Fruits Contribute to Texas Agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife Extenson Service horticulture experts are developing protected cultivation strategies for growing hot-climate fruits such as raspberries beyond their traditional harvest time. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

Blackberries, Blueberries, Other Fruits Contribute to Texas Agriculture

A number of blackberry varieties grow well in many parts of the state. ( Adam Russell/Texas A&M AgriLife)

While Texas is famous for its Ruby Red grapefruit and is the nation’s top producer of watermelons, some wellknown but lesser-grown fruits like blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are finding their place in its fields, orchards and gardens.“The lesser-known fruit crop with the most acres and most continued growth in the ...

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