Duke
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Sweet 4-6 ft Stocky Upright
Zone 4-7
MEDIUM-LARGE. Early Season.
Duke is the most widely planted early ripening northern variety, and for good
reason. It is a heavy, consistent producer with an attractive, firm, light
blue high quality berry. Duke blooms late but ripens early, which protects the
blossoms from spring frosts. Branches may droop to the ground when laden with
fruit, prompting many gardeners to use a simple trellis as support. Rich green
summer foliage turns a gorgeous orange and yellow in the fall.
Reka
Dark
Blue, Excellent Flavor
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MEDIUM-LARGE. Early Season.
A release from New Zealand,
Reka is one of the fastest growing, most adaptable varieties we have
evaluated. Reka grows well in a number of different soil types and is more
tolerant of wet, heavier ground than many other varieties. Growers are
especially enthusiastic about Reka’s extreme production. The yield curve
is quite steep, out-producing most others in the early years and
surpassing most at maturity. Although it’s found reasonable success in the
fresh market, Reka is a preferred variety of process growers for its
superior machine harvest characteristics and high yields.
Toro
Mild Sweet 4-6 ft Stocky Upright
Zone 4-7
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LARGE.
Mid Season.
Toro continues to amaze us with its easy to pick berries that hang like grapes
from the stocky bush. While not as fast a grower as some of the other
varieties, Toro has outstanding ornamental qualities. The flowers turn from
hot pink to bright white and contrast nicely with the bronze colored spring
foliage. Deep green summer foliage turns to the brightest of reds and crimson
yellow in the fall.
Chandler
Excellent 5-7 ft Slightly Spreading
Zone 4-7
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Season.
Chandler holds the distinction of being the world’s largest blueberry (with
the exception of "Bonus" that's going to be incorporated into our picking
operation in 2009!) The long ripening season will provide gardeners with a
bounty of flavorful, fresh picked fruit for up to six weeks. Eaten by the
handful or presented with a specialty dessert, Chandler will be a favorite.
Gorgeous green summer foliage turns to a stunning wine and orange in the fall.
Legacy
Light Blue, Excellent Flavor
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MEDIUM-LARGE. Mid-Late Season.
Legacy is a 1993 USDA release from New Jersey. Observations at Fall Creek®
and numerous sites across the country indicate that Legacy is highly
adaptable to numerous climates, including many southern and
moderate-climate northern regions. This variety tends to be a little
slower to produce in the first couple of years, but then responds with
very high yields once established. Legacy has received top ranking reviews
for its fruit quality, superior scar and flavor. Mechanical harvest
suitability is good since the ripe berries detach very easily and green
berries hold well. It will keep its leaves through most of the
winter.
