Prime-Ark Freedom, (patented variety) University of Arkansas release is the world’s first thornless primocane-fruiting blackberry.

“Prime-Ark® Freedom is an exciting development as it is the first thornless plant of this blackberry type released for commercial introduction in the world,” . “Its potential to produce two crops each year, both being early to very early in ripening, is another unique attribute of this cultivar. Its exceptional fruit size should make it a very noteworthy blackberry for home gardeners or local-market growers. It has very large berries with good flavor,”