U.S. Patent PP21,719
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

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Kestrel

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Description: Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ is a southern highbush blueberry variety developed at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences blueberry breeding program.  Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ is noted for its early-ripening, high evergreen potential, and superior berry quality.

Fruit of Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ ripen very early, and berries remain sweet even as hues of blues emerge.  Flowers of Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ open around January 30, and berries ripen around April 22.  Berries of Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ average 2.40 grams.  The berry quality of Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ is excellent, as the plant produces berries that are plump, firm, and aromatic.  Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ produces medium loose berry clusters with very low berry detachment force.  Additionally, plants of Kestrel™ ‘FL02-40’ demonstrate prolific early leafing, and this variety has done well in tests of the evergreen production system.

• Average Berry Weight (g): 2.7
• Fruit Firmness (g/mm): 189
• Soluble Solids (%): 11.7
• Titratable acidity (%): 0.37
• SS/TA Ratio (%): 43.7