Blackberry variety APF 122 is a remontant type, meaning it bears fruit on both last year's and current year's canes. The berries of this variety weigh up to 5.8 grams, have a sweet flavor with sugar content around 11.1%, and a firm texture. The variety has good cold and heat tolerance, comparable to APF 190, making it resilient to adverse climatic conditions.
Blackberry is a thorny shrub with dark purple berries that have a tart-sweet taste and high nutritional value. The berries are rich in vitamins, including vitamin C, provitamin A (carotene), B-group vitamins, E, K, P, and PP. In addition, the berries contain fiber and essential minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. Thanks to this rich composition, consuming blackberries strengthens the immune system, reduces fever during colds, and protects the body from free radicals, which slows down aging processes.
In addition to its beneficial properties, blackberry is widely used in culinary applications. Fresh berries are eaten raw, and they are also used to prepare a variety of dishes and beverages: mousses, jellies, compotes, jams, syrups, cocktails, jellies, pastilles, and fillings for pies. Regular consumption of blackberries positively affects the cardiovascular system, improves blood composition, aids in detoxification and elimination of toxins from the body, and helps combat urinary tract diseases.
