"LoretoBlue™ 'FC11-118' is a cultivar that has high vigor and a competitive yield with a high lead to fruit ratio. It's large fruit size and high firmness make it a competitive cultivar for growers looking to store good quality fruit in the mid late season in the Pacific Northwest."
— Jordy McCornack
Assistant Breeder at Fall Creek®
High Chill
LoretoBlue™ ‘FC11-118’
LoretoBlue™ ‘FC11-118’ has reliable high yields of uniform, large fruit. The shelf life of the fruit is excellent, with superior firmness at harvest and throughout cold storage. The plants are evenly sized and readily produce new canes each year, contributing to a reliable crop. LoretoBlue™ ‘FC11-118’ has a flexible harvest interval and may be well suited to machine harvest as the fruit can be held on the plant, concentrating the ripening while maintaining exceptional firmness.
Licensed Variety
US Patent Pending. Intellectual property protection is being sought in other jurisdictions. As with all new varieties, Fall Creek® recommends growers trial under local conditions prior to commercial planting.Berry Size:
Large
| fruit qualities: | Very Firm, Medium Blue, Sweet & Acid |
| Bush Habit: | Upright |
| Chilling Level: | High Chill |
| Ripening Season | |
Mid/Late
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