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Blackberries

Von

Blueberries

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

Velutto Blue

Velluto Blue is a very late medium-chill variety with very good production, decent size and superior eating quality. Chosen for its outstanding fruit quality with a very attractive bloom on the fruit, little grittiness and an exceptionally late fruiting season. 
Trademark: None
Variety: Velutto Blue
Breeder: New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
Licensor: New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
Type: Blueberry - Rabbiteye

Bush

Bush: Very vigorous & spreading. Plants reach maturity in the fourth year of planting. (Planting distance 3 m x 1 m = 3333 plants/ha)

Fruit

Fruit size: 15-18 mm
Mean weight: 1,8 g
Shape: Round to oblate
Bloom: Dark blue
Resistance: Prone to powdery mildew in summer rainfall climates

Harvest

Harvest: Very late; fruit starts ripening mid-January, with 50% of fruit towards the end of February. It has an extended fruiting season. Crops are later at high altitudes in cold regions
Timing: Late-season
Chilling: 450-600h < 7.2°C
Storage: Average firmness with good shelf life. Recommended for local marketing

Harvest Weeks

Western Cape: 3-10

Licensed Countries

South Africa
Back to Listing

Blackberries

Von

Blueberries

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

Velutto Blue

Velluto Blue is a very late medium-chill variety with very good production, decent size and superior eating quality. Chosen for its outstanding fruit quality with a very attractive bloom on the fruit, little grittiness and an exceptionally late fruiting season. 
Trademark: None
Variety: Velutto Blue
Breeder: New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
Licensor: New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
Type: Blueberry - Rabbiteye

Bush

Bush:
Very vigorous & spreading. Plants reach maturity in the fourth year of planting. (Planting distance 3 m x 1 m = 3333 plants/ha)

Fruit

Fruit size:
15-18 mm
Mean weight:
1,8 g
Shape:
Round to oblate
Bloom:
Dark blue
Resistance:
Prone to powdery mildew in summer rainfall climates

Harvest

Harvest:
Very late; fruit starts ripening mid-January, with 50% of fruit towards the end of February. It has an extended fruiting season. Crops are later at high altitudes in cold regions
Timing:
Late-season
Chilling:
450-600h < 7.2°C
Storage:
Average firmness with good shelf life. Recommended for local marketing

Harvest Weeks

Western Cape:
3-10

Licensed Countries

South Africa