Currently, Aurora is the latest ripening highbush in northern Europe. The quality of fruit is not always as good as mid- or early-season varieties, as it can be very acidic. However, for those growers who want to take advantage of the late market prices, it is a good option.
--Andrea Pergher
Technical Grower Support
Low Chill
Ventura
Exclusive to Fall Creek Genetics®, Ventura blueberries are the first Southern Highbush release from Fall Creek®’s breeding program. It is a vigorous upright plant and has produced high yields of early ripening fruit at our research trial sites. The Ventura blueberry is large sized, firm, medium blue in color and ripens shortly after Snowchaser. Ventura blueberries are a Low Chill variety that adapts well to Zero Chill, evergreen management and is recommended for commercial plantings in No and Low Chill growing regions that target the earliest high quality fresh markets.
Licensed Variety
Licensed to Fall Creek®. Royalties may apply. Please contact your regional Fall Creek® representative for details.Berry Size:
Large
| Primary Use: | Fresh |
| fruit qualities: | Medium Blue, Firm |
| Bush Habit: | Upright, Vigoroso |
| Chilling Level: | Low Chill |
| Ripening Season | |
Very Early
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