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Evaluation of eight low chill blueberries

I've found my new favorite blueberry. To me by far the best of any I've tried, Sweetcrisp. Not only is it sweeter, it's crisp and more meaty. Not great on yield but who cares.

Emerald is the winner for size and possibly yield. But Jewel and Farthing look like winners on yield as well. Santa Fe may be nearly as sweet as Sweetcrisp, but is watery by comparison.

I tried recently to order 10 more Sweetcrisp and haven't found any in stock yet. Do have five Bluecrisp coming. It is supposed to be similar to Sweetcrisp in fruit quality.

I'm not sure how much cold Sweetcrisp can take. All are in the 200 hr chill range except Star at about 400. I'm not sure on Santa Fe but it's pretty low.

Of these Primmadonna is the only one I'd say doesn't measure up as a good blueberry.

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