Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I live in the south. You won't catch me picking wild berries. Not because of the thorns but because of chiggers.
thornless blackberries are not wild, they are a unique berry "bush" modified to grow without protective thorns. I planted six small plants several years ago within the fenced garden barrier, and they supply an abundant amount of berries each year with out the pain. I leave the wild berries for the deer and wildlife.