Which blueberry variety should you choose? Characteristics and uses of blueberries

How to choose your blueberry variety?

Do you want to plant blueberries on your plot but don't know which blueberry variety to choose? This blueberry variety guide lists the main varieties along with their characteristics and uses. For sale on the farm or for processing? There's something for everyone.

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Blueberry Variety Guides:

Variety Color of the
Fruits		 Remontante Precocity Productivity Fruit Size / Shape Disease Resistance / Hardiness Fruiting Period Taste Self-fertile Need
in cold
Izabel Blueness No
Uplifting		 Rather ornamental variety,
classic
Blue Gold Light blue No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Good performance Midsized Good disease resistance End of July to end of August Self-fertile variety
Goldtraube 71 Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Excellent productivity, abundant fruiting Small fruits Rustic, good resistance July to early August Self-fertile variety
Jersey / Atlantic Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Good performance Small fruits Good resistance to cold.
Very rustic and vigorous		 July to early August Very sweet Self-fertile variety
Blue
Pearl 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Low yield. Ornamental blueberry Small fruits July to early August Excellent taste quality
Bluecrop Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season High productivity Medium to large Average vigor Mid-July to End of August The most widely planted variety in the world.
Recognized taste		 Self-fertile variety
Drape Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Very productive Very large caliber Average vigor. Avoid planting them
in regions with very severe winters		 Mid-July to End of August Excellent taste quality. Very
little scarring after harvest		 Self-fertile variety High-Chill
Calypso Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Very productive Large caliber Very vigorous Mid-August to Early September Excellent taste quality, fruit
very firm		 Self-fertile variety High Chill
Chandler Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Classic yield. Perfect for picking.
at the farm or pick your own		 One of the varieties with the most
large caliber. Uniform caliber		 Vigorous July to End of August Good Aroma High-Chill
Gupton Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Good yield. Very firm therefore.
perfect for mechanical harvesting		 Large caliber Hardiness and medium resistance August Sweet and very firm
Duke Blueness No
Uplifting		 Early Very productive, perfect
for mechanized harvesting		 Large fruits Very cold-resistant variety End of June to beginning of July Self-fertile variety High-Chill
Blue one Blueness No
Uplifting		 Early Doesn't compete with the Duke Large caliber Good vigor End of June to beginning of July More aromatic than Duke Self-fertile variety High-Chill
Humming-bird Blueness No
Uplifting		 Early Classic performance Classic. Firm fruit. Not very sensitive.
to handling. They present little
scars during harvesting		 Vigorous. Low cooling requirements.
Storage possible for 3
weeks in positive cold		 End of June to mid-July Excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety. Produces pollen.
in abundance
Blue
Dessert 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late High yield Caliber Medium to large Vigorous and resistant to
spring frosts		 End of August to beginning of September Self-fertile variety but
higher performance with
cross-pollination
Darrow Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late Very productive Very big at the start of the season.
Decreases during the season		 Average vigor Mid-July to early September Excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety but
higher yield
with cross-pollination		 High-Chill
Elizabeth Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late Classic performance Good caliber Good vigor. Recommended.
for cold region		 Very aromatic Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Summer pasture Blueness No
Uplifting		 Very early Very productive Small fruits Classic Mid-June to early July Very aromatic. Reminiscent of
wild blueberry		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with
cross-pollination
Aurora Blueness No
Uplifting		 Very Late Very good performance Large fruits Not susceptible to anthracnose
on fruit		 September Self-fertile variety but
higher yield
with cross-pollination
Mini-Blues Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Very productive variety. Harvest
mechanized possible		 Small berries. Very firm flesh.
Round and uniform fruit		 Mid-July to End of August Very aromatic, powerful taste
and intense blueberry		 Self-fertile variety but
higher yield
with cross-pollination		 High-Chill
Blue
Ribbon 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early High yielding variety Large, firm, and tasty fruits Good storage capacity. Plants with
of good vigor		 Mid-July to End of August Very suitable for the fresh market,
sweet and fruity fruit		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Mid Chill
Last
Call 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Very Late High yield Large berries Variety that needs a lot of cold
dormant to optimize its
return potential		 Start to End of September Suitable for processing and fresh,
sweet and slightly aromatic		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Cargo Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late Ideal variety for mechanical harvesting.
Very high yield but requires a
pruning to stimulate fruiting
during the season		 Upright plant. Firm fruit. Retains its firmness even after storage
in a fridge or freezer		 August to early September Mild flavor and juicy texture Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with
cross-pollination		 High Chill
Gupton Light blue No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Performance higher than Star,
high yield		 Large light blue fruits Variety with good vigor Start to mid-July Sweet and very firm fruit Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Low Chill
New
Hanover 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Season Recommended for hand picking.
High yield		 Large fruits Very good storage capacity.
Vigorous variety		 Mid-July to August Excellent taste quality. Firm
and tasty		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Low Chill
Alix
Blue 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Very Early Very productive. Maintains productivity.
over the years		 Good firmness, good-sized fruit Variety of excellent vigor End of May to mid-June Good taste quality Self-fertile variety but
higher yield
with cross-pollination		 Low-Chill
Blue
Pearl 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Very productive variety Beautiful blueberry. Fairly large fruit. Firm. Hardy variety July to Early September Juicy and fragrant flesh, slightly acidic. Perfect
for transformation into dessert or jam		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Low Chill
Legacy Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Very high yielding variety Medium-sized fruit One of the varieties with the best
shelf life		 End of July to mid-August Good taste quality Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Low-Chill
Ozarkblue Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late Very productive variety Large fruit Very good preservation. Keeps its
firmness during storage		 End of August to beginning of September Variety with a 'high-end' flavor
very tasty. Sweet and very aromatic		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Mid-Chill
Osorno Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Season Suitable for mechanical harvesting Large-fruited variety Not recommended for climates with very cold winters.
Resists heat well. Better
heat tolerance than Draper		 Mid-July to August Fruit of excellent taste quality.
Very large, light blue. Small scar.
Extremely firm and crisp.
Excellent flavor (balanced sugar/acid)		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed
Valor Blueness No
Uplifting		 Season Good yield. Easy to pick. Variety with large, very firm fruits Very good resistance to cold
and heavy soils		 July Good taste quality. Flavor and
firmness similar to Legacy. Acid
at the beginning, the BRIX score (sugar level)
increases with maturity		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High Chill
Top
Shelf 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Season Variety that has a yield
raised from the earliest years		 Very large, firm fruits Very vigorous plants. Easy to prune.
Will adapt well to very cold climates		 Mid-July to August Highly recommended for the market
Fresh. Very sweet. Tasty and firm.		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High Chill
Liberty Sky blue No
Uplifting		 Late High yield. The berries
detach very easily.
Perfect for mechanical harvesting		 Large and firm fruit. Can become larger
soft during periods of heavy weight
prolonged heat		 Excellent shelf life
so will fit wholesale		 Mid-August to September Very good taste quality,
very aromatic		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Katahdin Blueness No
Uplifting		 Mid-Season Performance between good and excellent.
Slightly higher than Draper		 Bigger and firmer than Draper.
Very small scar. Quality of
fruit comparable to Draper		 Very good vigor. Good
cold resistance		 Mid-July to End of August Excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Collins Fairly dark blue No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early Quite productive variety Fairly large fruit with a slightly flattened shape Has the ability to adapt to
different types of soil		 End of June to mid-July Very aromatic with a taste
slightly acidic.		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Reka Blueness No
Uplifting		 Early Very good production. Possible
to harvest by machine.		 Fruit of good size if the plant is well pruned Very vigorous. Adapts to
unfavorable soil conditions		 Mid-June to early July Natural wild blueberry flavor.
Very sweet with great aromatic potential.
Good sugar-acid balance		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Patriot Light blue No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Variety that has a high yield Very large fruits, very firm Robust variety that will resist very well
to negative cold (resistant down to -29°C).
It is one of the few varieties that resists
well to Phytophtora.		 End of July to End of August Very good taste, pleasant,
good sugar-acid balance		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 High-Chill
Centra
Blue 		Light blue No
Uplifting		 Very late Very easy to pick variety Large fruits, very rounded, more variety
firm than Centra Blue		 Variety less vigorous than its parents.
It will not adapt to climates
with harsh winters		 September to End of September Good flavor, medium BRIX
by 11.4%		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Rabbiteyes
Velluto
Blue 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late High yielding variety Large fruits. Few scars during harvesting. Very vigorous variety Mid-August to September Very good sugar-acid balance,
Average BRIX of 12.8%.		 Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Rabbiteye
Overtime Light blue No
Uplifting		 Very late 5 to 7 berries per bunch on average 1.6G per berry on average. Bigger than
Powderblue and Ochlochkonee. Firm variety		 Variety that must be protected from frost End of August to mid-September Very high quality berries. Very sweet. Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Rabbiteye
Titan Light blue No
Uplifting		 Late Very productive. Not suitable for
mechanical picking because it clings
strongly to the tree. Ideal for self-picking		 Very large berries. More than 3G on average.
Very firm. This is the largest variety.
Rabbiteye commercialized. Fruit continues
to grow after turning blue
because it clings very well to trees		 Good disease resistance.
On the other hand, the fruit splits when it reaches maturity in a humid environment. If necessary, protect it well from rain. Excellent shelf life		 Mid-August to September Good flavor, sweet Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with pollination
crossed		 Rabbiteye
Sky
Blue 		Blueness No
Uplifting		 Late Very high yield in the
temperate climates		 Large fruits, 2.3g on average, firm Excellent shelf life.
Does not fit regions with
harsh winters		 Mid-August to September Aromatic fruit. Sugar-acid balance.
Perfect		 Requires cross-pollination Rabbiteye
Pink Lemonade Bright pink No
Uplifting		 Late Yield often lower than “classic” varieties.
However, it has good potential for
sale because it will attract the attention of customers
thanks to its pinkish color. Mainly used
for the ornament on the other hand.		 Medium size. Good firmness. Robust and vigorous variety. Will adapt
to many types of climates and soils.		 Mid-August to September Very sweet and slightly acidic Not completely self-fertile,
cross-pollination will increase
drastically the harvest		 Rabbiteye
O'Neal Dark blue No
Uplifting		 Very early High yield in hot zone Medium to large size Blueberry that is highly resistant to disease.
Very heat and drought tolerant.		 Mid-June to early July Very smooth. Excellent taste quality.
Slightly sweet. Very
versatile. Very juicy		 Self-pollinating variety
Sweetheart Blueness No
Uplifting		 Early Can have two harvests in temperate zones Large fruit of good size, very firm Vigorous variety Mid-June to early July Very sweet and juicy taste Self-fertile variety but yield
superior with cross-pollination

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