Blueberry Cultivars

Blueberry varieties developed at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, an agricultural and natural resource research program of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), are patent protected under U.S. Code Title 35. Anyone propagating plants for their own use or for sale is required to be licensed by Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. Additionally, packers, marketers, and sellers of fruit from the varieties listed below can be liable for selling fruit from illegally propagated plants. Protect yourself from unknowingly purchasing illegal plants or fruit by asking entities if they are licensed to propagate and if fruit has come from legal plants.

If you are interested in obtaining a license or would like to anonymously report illegal propagation, please contact the Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.

'Abundance' - (U.S. Patent PP16,476)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  50-63
Description:  A vigorous, high-yielding variety.  Fruit large and firm with good color, flavor, and scar.  Begins ripening a few days after Star.  Easy to pollinate.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Abundance'?
Click Here! (updated February 10, 2010)


License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for other territories not already licensed.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Bluecrisp' - (U.S. Patent PP11,033)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-55
Description:  A large, sweet berry with crisp-textured fruit.  Flowers late, about the same tiome as 'Star' and 'Windsor'.  Berries are large, medium-dark, with excellent shipping qualities.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Bluecrisp' (by territory)?
USA
Brazil
Chile
Japan
Mexico
South Africa (RSA)
License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Emerald' - (U.S. Patent PP12,165)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  53-63
Description:  'Emerald' is a vigorous, high-yielding plant.  Along with 'Jewel', it is one of the main varieties being planted in central Florida for early harvest.  Berries are large and have good shipping qualities.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Emerald'?
Click Here! (updated August 16, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Farthing' - (U.S. Patent PP19,341)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  In addition to performing well in north-central Florida, 'Farthing' has been tested in a 50-hour chill zone and has produced commercial crops of high quality fruit. Because it flowers somewhat late, 'Farthing' has potential for being planted to cross-pollinate 'Star' in Homerville and Baxley, Georgia.

Description:  'Farthing' is vigorous and survives well in commercial fields.  It is a vigorous but not a tall-growing plant.  It has the somewhat squat bush structure of 'Windsor', but with more branchiness.  The leaves are unusually dark-green in color.  The plant makes numerous flower buds and flowers very heavily.  Flowering is not as late as for 'Star' and 'Windsor' but later than for 'Emerald', 'Jewel', and 'Millennia'. The berries begin to ripen at about the same time as 'Star', 'Windsor', and 'Emerald'.  Because of the high crop load typical of 'Farthing', the harvest continues for 6 weeks, similar to 'Emerald'.  Plant survival in the field has been good.  The plants can be propagated readily by softwood cuttings.  'Farthing' is partially self-incompatible and requires cross pollination for full fruit set. 

The berries of 'Farthing' are potentially very large on plants that have a light crop, but the typical
heavy crop reduces berry size somewhat.  The berries are high in most quality components.  The
color of the berries tends to be dark.  Berry firmness is exceptionally good, and the texture is somewhat but not fully crisp.  Berry scar and flavor are good.  The berries have been harvested, packed, and shipped commercially with no reported problems.
News:  'Farthing' is one of the newest releases from the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences blueberry breeding program.
Where can you obtain plants of 'Farthing'?
Click Here! (updated July 21, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

Flicker™ 'FL96-43' - (U.S. Patent Pending)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Description:  Plants of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ are upright, highly vigorous, and have shown excellent potential for evergreen production.  With a chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours, Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ may be used for early-season deciduous production in Gainesville, FL, or for evergreen production in warmer climates such as Mexico.  Plants of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ are more vigorous and have a higher yield potential than ‘Star’ (U.S. PP10,675).  In experimental test plots in northeast Florida, Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ has produced 5-8 pounds of berries per bush on plants 3 years of age or older.  Plants of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ have shown medium to good survival in the field, but have had some problems leafing in some years.  Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ appears to have above-average resistance to root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi) and average resistance to stem blight (Botryosphaeria spp.).  Plants of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ have shown no signs of cane canker (Botryosphaeria corticis) susceptibility in the field.  As a young plant, Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ may have a tendency to over-fruit.

Fruit of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ are large and attractive and tend to grow in very loose clusters.  Berries of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ are light-blue in color and have an average weight of 2.41g per berry compared to 2.0g per berry for that of ’Star’.  Flowers of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ are typically 50% open by February 4th in Windsor, FL.  Fruit of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ ripens early, and is typically 50% ripe by April 30 in Windsor, FL.  Fruit of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ require a medium amount of force to remove from the plant, and its sweet, mature berries retain quality for a long time while on the bush.  Fruit of Flicker™ ‘FL96-43’ have a small, dry picking scar, high firmness, and good flavor.
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of Flicker™ 'FL96-43'?
No entities licensed at this time (for USA). Please check back at a later date!

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA and other territories.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Floridarose' - (U.S. Patent PP14,485)
Rabitteye Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-60
Description:  'Floridarose' is a highly photogenic, rabbiteye variety with fruit that are bright pink to red.  Its fruit are large with good firmness, scar, and flavor.  'Floridarose' ripens early with 'Climax' and should be cross pollinated with other rabbiteyes.  'Floridarose' is excellent for home gardens and pick-your-own operations.  'Floridarose' would be a great novelty item in the home nursery trade or for catalog sales.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Floridarose'?
No entities licensed at this time (for USA). Please check back at a later date!

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking exclusive licensees for the USA and other territories.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Jewel' - (U.S. Patent PP11,807)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  53-63
Description:  Very popular in central Florida for planting with Emerald.  Produces a high yield of large, round berries that have good packing and shipping qualities.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Jewel'?
Click Here! (updated August 16, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Millennia' - (U.S. Patent PP12,816)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  53-63
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Millennia'?
Click Here! (updated May 27, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Primadonna' - (U.S. Patent PP20,181)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Description:  'Primadonna' ripens about 7 days before 'Star'.  It produces large, high-quality berries on a vigorous, upright bush.  In Florida, 'Primadonna' requires careful pruning to induce spring leafing.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Primadonna'?
Click Here! (updated July 21, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Santa Fe' - (U.S. Patent PP10,788)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-55
Description:  'Santa Fe' is a vigorous, upright bush.  Berries are medium size, with excellent flavor and shipping qualities.  'Santa Fe' has the potential for mechanical harvest.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Santa Fe'?
Click Here! (updated October 8, 2009)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Sapphire' - (U.S. Patent PP11,829)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  50-60
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Sapphire'?
Click Here! (updated February 10, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Savory' - (U.S. Patent PP15,109)
Rabbiteye Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-60
Description:  'Savory' is an early-ripening rabbiteye variety.  It ripens about a week before 'Climax', with large, light-blue berries and excellent firmness, scar, and color.  'Savory' produces a heavy crop and requires pruning for best results.  'Savory' should be pollinated with other rabbiteye varieties.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Savory'?
Click Here! (updated October 8, 2009)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Scintilla' - (U.S. Patent PP19,233)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  North-central Florida and may do well in central Florida

Description:  'Scintilla' has a vigorous and semi-upright in growth habit.  Its survival under field conditions is medium to good.  This survival implies acceptable levels of resistance to stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothidea) and root rot (Phytopthora cinnamomi), the principal pathogens that kill blueberries in Florida. The plant requires the standard commercial fungicide applications after harvest to retain leaves through autumn. The plant propagates readily from softwood cuttings and grows vigorously once established.  'Scintilla' is partially self-incompatible and requires cross pollination for full fruit set.

'Scintilla' produces only a medium number of fruit, but these are very large. The plant flowers earlier than Star and Windsor, and freeze protection may needed as early as January 20. The plant produces new vegetative growth early enough in the season to fully support berry development.  Berry quality is high. The berry is large and has excellent color, scar, firmness and flavor. Berry clusters are loose and the berry can be harvested rapidly. Berries have been picked, packed, and shipped through a commercial packinghouse without problems.

News:  'Scintilla' is one of the newest releases from the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences blueberry breeding program.

Where can you obtain plants of 'Scintilla'?

Click Here! (updated July 21, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Sebring' - (U.S. Patent PP13,683)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  58-63
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Sebring'?
Click Here! (updated October 8, 2009)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Snowchaser' - (U.S Patent PP19,503)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  58-63
Description:  '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.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Snowchaser'?
Click Here! (updated February 10, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Southern Belle' - (U.S. Patent PP13,931)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-60
Description:  'Southern Belle' has a very large, firm berry with excellent packing and shipping qualities.  It starts to ripen a week after 'Star'.  'Southern Belle' requires well-drained soil.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Southern Belle'?
Click Here! (updated April 29, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Southmoon' - (U.S. Patent PP9,834)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  Coming Soon!
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Southmoon'?
Click Here! (updated October 8, 2009)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Springhigh' - (U.S. Patent PP16,404)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  53-63
Description:  'Springhigh' is a very vigorous, upright bush with excellent survival in the field.  It ripens about 9 days earlier than Star.  Berries are very large and medium dark, with good scar and flavor and medium firmness.  Sets fruit well even when pollination conditions are poor.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Springhigh'?
Click Here! (updated July 21, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Springwide' - (U.S. Patent PP16,333)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  58-63
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Springwide'?
Click Here! (updated April 14, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Star' - (U.S. Patent PP10,675)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-60
Description:  'Star' flowers late and ripens early.  The bush is strong, upright, survives well, and is easy to prune.  The berry is large, firm, has a good picking scar, and is excellent for long-distance shipping.  'Star' can be harvested rapidly because the berries are in loose clusters and ripen during a short period.  Flavor and color are good.  One of the most popular varieties in Florida and Georgia.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Star'?
Click Here! (updated August 16, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Sweetcrisp' - (U.S. Patent PP20,027)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  53-63
Description:  'Sweetcrisp' is a highly vigorous bush with excellent field survival.  Its berries are unusually firm, crisp, and sweet.  The berries are medium to large, medium dark, with excellent scar and remarkable firmness.
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Where can you obtain plants of 'Sweetcrisp'?
Click Here! (updated March 22, 2010)


License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for territories not otherwise licensed by FFSP.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.

'Windsor' - (U.S. Patent PP12,783)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

Zone:  45-60
Description:  Coming soon!
News:  Coming soon!
Where can you obtain plants of 'Windsor'?
Click Here! (updated August 16, 2010)

License Availability:  FFSP is currently seeking non-exclusive licensees for the USA (excluding the states of AZ, CA, OR, and WA) and exclusive licensees for all other UPOV territories not listed above.  If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.