Özet:

This study was conduted to determine the adaptability of four blackberry varieties (Jumbo, Chester, Arphe, Boata) to the ecological conditions of Konya province in 2017-2018. For this purpose, phenological, pomological, chemical and plant properties of blackberry varietes were investigated. According to the research results; The first flowering took place on May 20 (Jumbo), 23 May (Chester), June 3 (Arphe), June 15 (Boata). The first harvest dates was July 5 (Jumbo and Chester), July 15 (Boata), July 22 (Arphe) and the last harvest dates are July 26 (Boata), 17 August (Arphe), 10 September (Jumbo), 16 September (Chester). On the other hand, after September 16 new fruits were produced by the Chester cultivar but could not be harvested owing to the fact that they did not mature. In terms of fruit weight, the highest values was determined in Jumbo (3.60 g) followed by Chester (2.82 g), Arphe (1.19 g), Boata (0.72 g) cultivars, respectively. According to the research results, it can be said that Chester and Jumbo varieties are superior to other varieties and can be recommended for the Konya ecology.

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