| Blueberries |
| Southern Highbush blueberries offer the gardener in California and the Southeast an oppotunity to enjoy blueberries just like their northern neighbors! |
Emerald (Pat. No. 12165) Midseason NEW!
Yields from CA are setting production records. Highly productive. Will leaf and grow well.
Incredible crops of the largest Southern Highbush berries. 250 hrs. Very early spring bloom can
be vulnerable in areas of early spring frosts. Long harvest period requires multiple pickings but
the firm, mild-flavored fruit keeps its size well throughout harvest. Vigorous, spreading.
Jewel (Pat. No. 11807) Early-Mid NEW!
Has become one of the leading varieties in CA due to site adaptability, exceptional growth,
record yields and large quality fruit. Should be planted with other midseason varieties for best
pollination. 200 chill hrs. Lt. blue fruit, slightly tart. Upright, highly vigorous. Lg. – very lg. berries.
Jubilee - Midseason
Performs well in heavier soils through summer heat and sudden winter cold. Upright, compact
bush with easy-picking bountiful crops of sky blue berries presented over the outer periphery of
the bush. Jubilee berries are medium sized and especially tasty, growing in large clusters that
ripen over a two-week period. Fall foliage is yellow orange. Recommended throughout the South
and in California in areas that receive at least 500 chilling hours.
Misty - Early
One of the most attractive southern highbush varieties. The bright blue-green foliage provides a
perfect contrast to the pink and white spring flowers and sky blue summer fruit. The berries are
medium to large size and of excellent quality. Growers especially like Misty’s evergreen tendency
in areas with mild winters. Yields best when planted with other blueberries. Chilling needs are
very low (300 hours) but also grows well in colder areas.
Sharpblue - Early
Sharpblue is the leading and most adaptable variety in low chill areas throughout the world. This
stalky, vigorous bush can grow to over 6 feet in optimal sites. In milder zones with fewer than 500
chilling hours, Sharpblue will bloom and fruit almost year-round, and the bush will be nearly
evergreen. The berries are dark blue, about the size of a dime, with excellent flavor and texture.
Recommended in areas with mild winters where frosts are uncommon.
Southmoon (Pat. No. 9834) Midseason
Exceptional berries with superior flavor. The bush is vigorous and does especially well in lighter
sandy soils or with generous additions of organic matter. Performs well both inland and on the
coast where chilling hours reach 500.
* NOTE* "Chilling" is a measure of accumulated hours of temperatures below 45°F in the
dormant season. Most southern highbush are self-pollenizing but the berries will be larger if two
varieties are planted together.