The 'Apache' blackberry plants have been in the ground now for only four months, but they are already establishing an interconnected system of thornless vines which are known as 'primocanes'. These primocanes in Sept. '12 will flower in the Spring of 2013 and be transformed into what is known as 'floricanes'. The flowers in May '13 will be pollinated by bees to produce berries in June. The symbiosis between plant itself (primo-to-flori), insect and fruit is one of the main reasons why I farm organically. This balance between each relationship is truely miraculous and makes me feel fortunate just to be a small part of it.
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