Varieties Offered
Austin, Brightwell, Climax, Powderblue, Premier, Tifblue
Austin
Early-ripening rabbiteye variety with very good flavor. Easily picked. Shrubs have bright aqua-green new growth. Needs 500 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in late winter-spring. Fruit matures in summer. Fresh eating, cooking, canning, freezing, juice, preserves.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Moist, Peaty, Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Brightwell, Climax, Powderblue, Premier, Tifblue
Brightwell
Vigorous, upright, heat-tolerant shrub with good red fall color, produces heavy yields of large, juicy berries early to mid-season. Needs 400 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in late winter-spring. Fruit matures in mid-summer. Fresh eating, baking, freezing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Moist, Peaty, Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Austin, Climax, Powderblue, Premier, Tifblue
Climax
Very early production of small to medium, very firm fruits with good sweetness and flavor. Large, vigorous plants. Needs 450 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in late winter-spring. Fruit matures in mid spring. Fresh eating, baking, freezing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Moist, Peaty, Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Austin, Brightwell, Powderblue, Premier, Tifblue
Powderblue
Mid- to late-season crops of sweet, light blue berries with a lightly dusted surface. Late blooming prevents late frost damage. Needs 600 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in late spring. Fruit matures in summer. Fresh eating, baking, processing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Moist, Peaty, Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Austin, Brightwell, Climax, Premier, Tifblue
Premier
Upright, blueberry shrub with large, high quality, light blue fruit. Excellent flavor! Needs 550 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in late spring. Fruit matures mid to late summer. Fresh eating, baking, processing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained, Slightly Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Austin, Brightwell, Climax, Powderblue, Tifblue
Tifblue
Upright shrub produces large amounts of sweet, medium-sized fruit. Beautiful fall color. Needs 600 hours of chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in early spring. Fruit ripens mid to late season. Great for eating fresh, cooking, and freezing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Moist, Well Drained, Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Best Pollinators: Austin, Brightwell, Climax, Powderblue, Premier
Resources
LSU AgCenter- Blueberry Pollination
LSU AgCenter- Blueberry Variety Selection
LSU AgCenter- Fertilizing Blueberries
LSU AgCenter- Growing Blueberries in Containers
LSU AgCenter- Tips on best-yielding blueberries for Louisiana
LSU AgCenter- Postharvest Blueberry Management
LSU AgCenter- Pruning Blueberry Plants in the Summer