‘Star’

U.S. Patent PP10,675
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

  • Fruit Size: Large
  • Chill Requirement: 400 hours
  • Growth Habit: Moderately upright
  • First Harvest: Around May 1, in Gainesville, FL

    • 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.

     

    License Availability:FFSP Has licensed the following entities for the ‘Star’ blueberry cultivar outside of the USA

    Licensed Territory Licensee Type of License
    Argentina Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License
    Australia CostaExchange Exclusive License
    Brazil Dole Berry Company Exclusive License
    Chile Dole Berry Company Non-Exclusive License
    Chile Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Non-Exclusive License
    European Union Rusticas del Guavaquir SA Non-Exclusive License
    Japan Albic Seed Company , Ltd. Exclusive License
    Mexico Dole Berry Company Non-Exclusive License
    Mexico Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Non-Exclusive License
    Peru Dole Berry Company Non-Exclusive License
    Peru Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Non-Exclusive License
    Uruguay Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License