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Series: University of Florida

Vaccinium 'Primadonna' PP20,181

CATEGORY  Southern Blueberry

Agri-Starts, Inc. is licensed by Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., a direct support organization of the University of FL. Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA). All plants are U.S. Patent Protected. Unlicensed propagation is prohibited by law.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Very early season, 350-400 chill hours
  • Large size berry
  • Outstanding flavor
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HEIGHT:

4-6 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

7-9

PURPOSE:

· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
· Containers
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Great Foliage
· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Evergreen
· Partially Self-fertile

TYPE:

· Southern Highbush

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water
· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Compact

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Dark Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· Less than 100 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Spring
· Early

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Oregon
· Arizona
· Washington
· California

'Primadonna' ripens about 7 days before 'Star'. It produces large, high-quality berries on a vigorous, upright bush. In Florida, 'Primadonna' requires careful pruning to induce spring leafing. This is one of the best tasting berries, but the plant can be fickle by ripening late.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
· Containers
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Great Foliage
· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Evergreen
· Partially Self-fertile

TYPE:

· Southern Highbush

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water
· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Compact

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Dark Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· Less than 100 Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Spring
· Early

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Oregon
· Arizona
· Washington
· California

GROWING INFO:
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5