Blackberries - Comparative table

COMPARATIVE TABLE
Name Hardiness Productivity Cane Period Size Weight Color
Chester variable good vigorous, spineless mid-August September very good 3.5 g black
Illini Hardy variable good medium, spiny mid-August September good 2.5 g black
Perron noir medium very good vigorous, spineless August September good 3 to 4 g black
COMPARATIVE TABLE
Name Flavor Firmness Uses Appreciation
Chester good very good fresh market, processing, freezing Fruit has good flavor even if it is not quite ripe.
Illini Hardy very good good fresh market, processing, freezing Average hardiness.
Perron noir good very good fresh market, processing, freezing Fruit are very large, very firm with good flavour.