Safe from 6 months.
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Choking risk: medium
Mash thoroughly and press through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds, seeds are a texture hazard at this age. The strained pulp mixes well into yogurt or oatmeal.
Halve or quarter each berry, then gently squish so it is no longer round. Mashed into yogurt is a crowd favorite. Seeds are fine at this age for most babies.
Whole blackberries for confident chewers. Blended into sauces, smashed onto toast, or mixed into oatmeal and pancakes.
Garden notes
Easy to grow and extremely productive once established. Thornless varieties (Navaho, Triple Crown) are safer in a garden with young children. Canes bear fruit on second-year wood, prune spent canes to the ground after fruiting. One of the best container berries given a 15+ gallon pot.
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