Varieties A new category of blueberries has been developed for southern production. These varieties combine the late blooming date and shorter ripening period of the northern highbush and the low chill hours and adaptability to the southern environment of the rabbiteye. This combination results in a blueberry plant that blooms late to escape the possibility of frost damage to the flowers but matures its fruit by mid-May, at least 2 weeks earlier than rabbiteye. Recommended for southern areas of Mississippi. Plants are upright, vigorous and productive.
Fruit is medium in size, has good color, flavor and firmness with a small picking scar.
Ripens late April. Use Misty as pollinator. Plant is moderately vigorous, more spreading than upright. Fruit color is light blue, deep dry scar, firm, sweet with a good shelf life. Medium sized fruit with good color, flavor, firmness and small picking scar.