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Blackberries

Von

Blueberries

Centra Blue
Maverick
MegaCrisp
MegaEarly
Sky Blue
Velutto Blue
Berries - Blueberries

Sky Blue

Large and firm rabbiteye, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom. The fruit has outstanding quality with a good balance between sugar and acidity.
Trademark: None
Variety: Sky Blue
Breeder: New Zealand Plant and Food Research Institute
Licensor: New Zealand Plant and Food Research Institute
Type: Blueberry - Rabbiteye

Bush

Bush: The plant is upright with good vigour. The plants reach maturity in the fourth year of planting. (The recommended planting distance is 3m x 1m = 3333 plants/ha)

Fruit

Fruit size: 15-18 mm
Mean weight: 1,8 g
Shape: Round to oblate
Bloom: Light blue with strong, attractive bloom
Resistance: Prone to thrips damage in warmer climates

Harvest

Harvest: Late-season production: from early January to February, two weeks before Velluto Blue and four weeks earlier than Centra Blue
Timing: Late-season
Chilling: 400-600h < 7.2°C
Storage: Average firmness with good shelf life. Recommended for local marketing

Harvest Weeks

Western Cape: 51-9

Licensed Countries

South Africa
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Blackberries

Von

Blueberries

Centra Blue
Maverick
MegaCrisp
MegaEarly
Sky Blue
Velutto Blue
Berries - Blueberries

Sky Blue

Large and firm rabbiteye, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom. The fruit has outstanding quality with a good balance between sugar and acidity.
Trademark: None
Variety: Sky Blue
Breeder: New Zealand Plant and Food Research Institute
Licensor: New Zealand Plant and Food Research Institute
Type: Blueberry - Rabbiteye

Bush

Bush:
The plant is upright with good vigour. The plants reach maturity in the fourth year of planting. (The recommended planting distance is 3m x 1m = 3333 plants/ha)

Fruit

Fruit size:
15-18 mm
Mean weight:
1,8 g
Shape:
Round to oblate
Bloom:
Light blue with strong, attractive bloom
Resistance:
Prone to thrips damage in warmer climates

Harvest

Harvest:
Late-season production: from early January to February, two weeks before Velluto Blue and four weeks earlier than Centra Blue
Timing:
Late-season
Chilling:
400-600h < 7.2°C
Storage:
Average firmness with good shelf life. Recommended for local marketing

Harvest Weeks

Western Cape:
51-9

Licensed Countries

South Africa