Raven™ ‘FL05-627’

U.S. Patent PP21,374
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety


  • Fruit Size: Large
  • Chill Requirement: 300 hours
  • Growth Habit: Somewhat spreading; Creates a dense canopy
  • First Harvest: Around April 20, near Gainesville, FL
  • Description:  Raven™ ‘FL05-627’ flowers later than most Florida blueberry cultivars, about the same time as that of the ‘Star’ (U.S. Patent PP10,675) and ‘Windsor’ (U.S. Patent PP12,783).  Raven™ ‘FL05-627’ has high pollen abundance and a desirable growth habit (resembling ‘Star’).  Its early leafing pattern coincides well with its flowering time.  In experimental trials, the mean date in which half (50%) of the flowers opened was February 9th (early February).

    Berries of the Raven™ ‘FL05-627’ variety cluster loosely on the plant, and maintain good firmness on the bush for a long time after maturity.  The berries are extremely large, high-quality, and posses low acidity and mild flavor.  Berries of Raven™ ‘FL05-627’ are pleasing to the eye, but the picking scar can be compared to that of ‘Star’ and ‘Windsor’.  Berries detach from the plant with little force and tend to ripen mid-season.  In experimental trials, the average date by which half (50%) of the berries ripened was May 2nd.

     

    License Availability: For a list of current licensees in the USA, please click here.

     

    License Availability:FFSP Has licensed the following entities for the Raven™ ‘FL05-627’ blueberry cultivar outside of the USA

    Licensed Territory Licensee Type of License
    Argentina Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License
    European Union Rusticas del Guavaquir SA Exclusive License
    Mexico Hortifrut S.A. Exclusive License
    Republic of South Africa Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License
    Uruguay Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License