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| The types of blueberries grown
include Highbush, Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye.
Highbush
Generally requires in excess of 1000 chilling
hours (less than 2 degrees C). Mainly self fruitful
but will perform better planted near another variety.
Most common type in the cooler areas of Australia.
Varieties include Bluecrop, Brigitta, Elliott,
Denise, Caroline and Northland. Recent releases
Nui Reka and Puru.
Southern Highbush
Chill hours 250 to 600. Fruit ripens earlier than
most highbush varieties. Best planted with another
variety for pollination. Frost can be a problem.
Varieties include Reveille, Misty and O’Neal
Rabbiteye
Chill hours 450 to 600. Mostly ripens after the
highbush types. Compatible cultivars must be interplanted
for effective pollination.
Varieties include Premier, Brightwell, Powderblue,
Tifblue, T102, Maru and Rahi.
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Nature's amazing
little blue snacks are:
 #
1 in Antioxidants
Packed
with Fibre
Rich
in Vitamins A, C and K
High
in the minerals - calcium, potassium and zinc
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