Low Chill, Cold-Hardy Berry Varieties Available at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery

Posted by Christina Herrick|December 13, 2017

Blue Ribbon

Ripening early to midseason, Blue Ribbon is suited for the high-quality fresh market. Notable for high yields of very firm, flavorful, large berries and an impressive post-harvest shelf life.

Cargo

High yielding, vigorous variety with good fresh- and machine-harvest process characteristics. Cargo’s round, uniform berries maintain firmness and flavor during cold storage.

Clockwork

Clockwork has highly concentrated, midseason ripening with potential for single-pick harvest, ideal for machine harvest, high-quality, processed markets. Medium-sized berries have intense flavor, aroma and high brix.

Last Call

Ripening very late-season, this vigorous, upright bush produces high yields of sweet, aromatic blueberries. Recommended for growers wanting to extend their harvest season.

Miss Alice Mae™ ‘TH-921’

This new release from the University of Georgia ripens early midseason and has shown good adaptability and yields. Recommended for grower trial.

Miss Jackie™ ‘TH-917’

A University of Georgia release, Miss Jackie has large, firm, high-quality fruit that ripens midseason. Recommended for grower trial.

San Joaquin™ ‘FLX-1’

A low-chill, midseason, vigorous plant with an open, upright growth habit. Strong candidate for mechanical harvest. Loosely clustered berries are large, flavorful and very light blue.

Top Shelf

Top Shelf is notable for its very large, flavorful, firm fruit and plant vigor. Recommended for commercial plantings in areas with milder winters.

Valor™ ‘ZF08-070’

Released in 2017, Valor™ stands out with high marks for cold hardiness, large fruit size, ease of picking and yield. Could fill an industry need for a cold-hardy, multipurpose, midseason variety.

For information about these varieties, contact Fall Creek Nursery:

Fall Creek Nursery
39318 Jasper Lowell Road
Lowell, OR 97452
800-538-30015
Blueberries@FallCreekNursery.com
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