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RABBITEYE VARIETIES
Baldwin A late ripening variety, Baldwin ripen over a longer period from early July to early August. Plants are moderately vigorous with upright growing habits.
Fruit are large, firm and very dark blue.
Brightwell
Early to mid-season ripening, this medium
to large light colored blueberry is sweet and of excellent quality. Very
good for home use with vigorous and upright growth. One of the most spring
frost resistant.
Ochlocknee (PP
17,300)
Part of the GA River Series released from Univ. of Georgia in 2002, Ochlockonee
has excellent yields. The firm berries have a good blue color and a sweet
flavor. Plant growth is vigorous and upright. Ripens early to mid-season.
Premier
Bumper crops are produced with the distinctive
powdery blue color on the large firm berries. The flavor is excellent, and
the berries store well. The plant growth is vigorous ad upright. Ripens
mid-late season.
Tifblue Bearing
mid to late season, Tifblue is a very popular and productive variety. The
berries are light blue, very firm and quite flavorful. Plant growth is
vigorous and upright often used for ornamental hedges. It is the most winter
hardy variety.
Brunswick
Wild Lowbush Blueberry
NORTHERN HIGHBUSH
Berries for gardeners
requesting earlier crops, and for our more northern customers.
Self-pollinating, but will set a larger, better crop with two
varieties planted. Zones 5-7a.
Bonus
Bonus is a mid to late season variety with very good hardiness
and productivity. Bushes are vigorous, fruit is very large and firm (One of the largest available.
Berries are medium blue with very good flavor.
Chandler A mid to late ripening variety, Chandler has one of the largest berries available today. Will fruit over a period of 4-6 weeks, and has a very nice flavor. Vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5-6 feet. Hardy in Zones 5 to 7.
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