Vaccinium 'Snowchaser' Southern Highbush Blueberry from AgriStarts

Series: University of Florida

Vaccinium 'Snowchaser' PP19,503

Agri-Starts, Inc. is licensed by Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., a direct support organization of the University of FL. Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA). All plants are U.S. Patent Protected. Unlicensed propagation is prohibited by law.

HIGHLIGHTS

Very early season, 100-200 chill hours
Medium sized fruit
Good berry quality
Known to flower in fall

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HEIGHT:

4-6 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

8-10

general

culture

PURPOSE:

· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
· Containers
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Great Foliage
· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Evergreen

TYPE:

· Southern Highbush

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water
· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Compact

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Dark Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· Less than 100 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Spring

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Oregon
· Arizona
· Washington
· California

'Snowchaser' ripens up to 20 days earlier than 'Star', but flowers very early and requires frost protection. It is highly vigorous but susceptible to stem blight. Berries are medium in size, light blue, with good scar and firmness. 'Snowchaser' is a specialty variety for very early markets.