Series: University of Florida
Vaccinium 'Snowchaser' PP19,503
CATEGORY
Southern Blueberry
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
EXPOSURE:
· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
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
FOLIAGE COLOR:
· Dark Green
CHILLING REQUIREMENT:
· Less than 100 Hours
FRUITING SEASON:
· Spring
COMMERCIAL MARKET:
· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process
CAN'T SHIP TO:
· Washington
'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.
Fruit Grower Information
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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
FOLIAGE COLOR:
· Dark Green
CHILLING REQUIREMENT:
· Less than 100 Hours
FRUITING SEASON:
· Spring
COMMERCIAL MARKET:
· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process
CAN'T SHIP TO:
· Washington
GROWING INFO:
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5