{"title":"Crowley Blueberry plants for Professional Growers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Crowley Blueberry Variety Fact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruit flesh color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified in sources for \u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crowley'. For \u003cem\u003eVaccinium macrocarpon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crowley' (cranberry), the flesh is firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSkin color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium blue, covered with a thick white bloom giving a matte appearance. Blue to blue-violet with a white bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSize and shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to small (10 to 14 mm in diameter), or medium to large (14-18 mm) depending on the source. Large (16-18 mm) for \u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e . The fruits are rather firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eShrub size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, upright habit. Medium to strong vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruit maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-season to late. Clustered ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, tangy, aromatic for \u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e . For \u003cem\u003eVaccinium macrocarpon\u003c\/em\u003e , very tangy, not very sweet (Brix 7-9%, acidity 1.5-2%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEarliness of the variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-early.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance and storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good post-harvest stability. Excellent storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eVariety yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4-6 kg\/plant, or 6-8 kg\/plant for \u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e . Productivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and processing. Suitable for mechanical harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good ease of picking. Dry and shallow peduncle scar. Firmness often greater than 120-140 g\/mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e Quick read \/ Crowley blueberry essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1506\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eCrowley\u003c\/strong\u003e blueberry is a semi-dwarf American variety, appreciated for its moderate vigor, its bushy habit and its ability to produce quality fruit over the long term. Selected in 1963, it is still little cultivated in France, but constitutes a strategic option for market gardens seeking to diversify their range dedicated to processing (juices, jams, frozen foods). Thanks to its medium size, its very firm texture and its balanced sugar level (12-14° Brix), it meets the expectations of demanding professionals. Its grouped harvest allows for partial mechanization, thus optimizing labor costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"2148\" class=\"\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eBairiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003ea specialist wholesale supplier of blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e , we provide French producers with the best \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eCrowley\u003c\/strong\u003e strains, along with technical advice tailored to your soil type and project. Choosing our expertise ensures the success of a productive and resilient orchard. Thanks to its excellent post-harvest behavior and good transport resistance, this variety meets current logistical challenges. Would you like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eto buy Crowley blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e ? Our teams will support you from selection to planting, to maximize your return on investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2514\" class=\"\"\u003eAre you a tree grower or market gardener looking for performance in the processing market? Choosing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003especialist blueberry plant wholesaler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key step. At \u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eBairiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e , we help you \u003cstrong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003ebuy Crowley blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e under the best conditions, whether in small batches or in large quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"271\"\u003e Origin and identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eCrowley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American variety of shrub blueberry ( \u003cem data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e ), selected and registered in 1963. Mainly developed for North American markets, it is still little cultivated in France but has several interesting characteristics for professional cultivation oriented towards processing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e Plant growth and development\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eThe plant has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"703\"\u003ecompact to spreading bushy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e , with short, well-branched branches. \u003cstrong data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eIts adult height is between 0.80 m and 1.20 m\u003c\/strong\u003e , for an \u003cstrong data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eequivalent width\u003c\/strong\u003e , which makes it a semi-dwarf variety easy to integrate into dense cultivation systems. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eVigour is moderate to low\u003c\/strong\u003e , with slower growth than varieties such as 'Bluecrop' or 'Duke'. The need for staking is generally \u003cstrong data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003elow to moderate\u003c\/strong\u003e , except in windy conditions or for young plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003e Flowering and fruiting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eFlowering occurs \u003cstrong data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003ebetween mid-May and early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , lasting 10 to 15 days. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eFruiting extends from mid-July to mid-August\u003c\/strong\u003e , with relatively clustered maturity. This characteristic favors a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eharvest in one or two passes\u003c\/strong\u003e , which limits labor costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003eThe first significant harvest occurs from the 3rd to 4th year after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003eProductive longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e is estimated between \u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003e30 and 50 years\u003c\/strong\u003e , comparable to the best varieties of the same species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e Fruit characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eThe fruits of 'Crowley' have a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003espherical shape\u003c\/strong\u003e , an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eaverage size of 14 to 18 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003elight blue to medium blue color\u003c\/strong\u003e covered with a white bloom, giving them a matte appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eThe texture is very firm\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a high burst strength (120 to 160 g\/mm²), which facilitates \u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003emanual or mechanical picking\u003c\/strong\u003e without loss of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eThe flavor is tangy to aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a sugar level around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2197\"\u003e12 to 14° Brix\u003c\/strong\u003e . The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2236\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003ejuice content\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003e76% and 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e , making the variety suitable for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2323\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003e The fruit has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2373\"\u003edry, shallow peduncular scar\u003c\/strong\u003e , allowing for a clean harvest. Thanks to its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003efirmness\u003c\/strong\u003e , 'Crowley' can be \u003cstrong data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2491\"\u003ekept for several days in a cool place\u003c\/strong\u003e and withstands transport well. These characteristics allow it to be integrated into a professional sector, particularly for processing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2677\"\u003e Performance and commercial use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003eIn professional cultivation, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2793\" data-start=\"2739\"\u003ethe average yield is 3 to 5 kg per adult plant\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2803\"\u003epotential of 10 to 14 tonnes per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e . 'Crowley' is recommended for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2912\" data-start=\"2881\"\u003eindustrial processing\u003c\/strong\u003e : jams, juices, jellies, frozen products. It can also be suitable for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003edirect sales\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"3035\" data-start=\"3016\"\u003eshort circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e , depending on the positioning of the farm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"3110\" data-start=\"3081\"\u003e Fertility and pollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3303\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003e The variety is \u003cstrong data-end=\"3142\" data-start=\"3127\"\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e , but the presence of other varieties improves the size and regularity of the harvests. \u003cstrong data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3230\"\u003e'Duke' and 'Berkeley'\u003c\/strong\u003e are recommended for cross-pollination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3303\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"3334\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003e Resistances and sensitivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3544\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003e'Crowley' is distinguished by \u003cstrong data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003egood general resistance to fungal diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e , including anthracnose and stem rots. Few cases of dieback or bacterial diseases are reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3834\" data-start=\"3546\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3546\"\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered \u003cstrong data-end=\"3605\" data-start=\"3588\"\u003esatisfactory\u003c\/strong\u003e , although not exceptional. It is \u003cstrong data-end=\"3680\" data-start=\"3645\"\u003esensitive to root asphyxiation\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires \u003cstrong data-end=\"3716\" data-start=\"3697\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-end=\"3763\" data-start=\"3721\"\u003eresistance to drought is average\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3796\" data-start=\"3773\"\u003ehigh water requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer (7 to 10 mm\/day). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3834\" data-start=\"3546\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"3860\" data-start=\"3836\"\u003e Growing conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"4088\" data-start=\"3862\"\u003eThe 'Crowley' blueberry requires \u003cstrong data-end=\"3926\" data-start=\"3898\"\u003eacidic soil (pH 4.0 - 5.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong data-end=\"3981\" data-start=\"3941\"\u003ehighly sensitive to calcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-end=\"4030\" data-start=\"3983\"\u003eNo specific rootstock is used\u003c\/strong\u003e ; cultivation is generally carried out on its own roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"4112\" data-start=\"4090\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"4112\" data-start=\"4090\"\u003e Honey character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"4282\" data-start=\"4114\"\u003e Flowering attracts pollinators, especially bees. \u003cstrong data-end=\"4217\" data-start=\"4178\"\u003eHoney production remains modest\u003c\/strong\u003e , but contributes to the biodiversity of the growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e To summarize: Crowley blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"746\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eCrowley blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its agronomic qualities perfectly suited to the needs of French producers, particularly for processing. Its moderate vigor, compact habit, and ability to produce firm fruit with a high juice content make it a reliable, profitable, and technically attractive variety. Its late flowering, good fruit retention at harvest, and productive longevity (up to 50 years) make it an excellent choice for those looking to secure a long-term investment in blueberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1331\" class=\"\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eBairiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e , we strive to guarantee you a quality supply as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"919\"\u003especialist wholesale supplier of blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e . Our offer of certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eCrowley\u003c\/strong\u003e plants comes with personalized recommendations for planting density, fertilization and irrigation. Whether you are planning a modest-sized orchard or a large-scale operation, we are your preferred contact for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003epurchasing Crowley blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with all the necessary technical and logistical guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1859\" class=\"\"\u003eIn summary, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003ebuying Crowley blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003ewholesale supplier specializing in blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e means opting for quality, consistency of production, and adaptation to the processing market. 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