What blueberry varieties are there? Introduction to the advantages of each variety
Blueberry is a common premium fruit in our daily life. It not only has a unique taste, but also has many health benefits and extremely high nutritional value. Because market demand is stable and the market price is high, many fruit growers want to jump on the blueberry bandwagon, but there are so many blueberry varieties that growers are truly at a loss and do not know which blueberry is best to plant. Below, the editor of Nongxun Network summarizes some blueberry varieties and introduces the advantages of each variety to help everyone answer their questions.
1. Lowbush blueberry
[Variety introduction] Lowbush blueberry is also called wild blueberry. The plant is round in form, 5~40cm tall, light blue and sweet. It is suitable for commercial cultivation in cold regions of China such as the Changbai Mountain range, the Greater Khingan Range, and the Lesser Khingan Range.
[Variety advantages] It has strong cold resistance and can be cultivated in low-temperature areas at minus 40°C. It generally matures from July to August, and the harvest period can extend to September. The harvested fruit can also be used as a raw material for food processing and has extremely high economic value.
2. Northern highbush blueberry
[Variety introduction] Northern highbush blueberry originated in the northeastern United States. The plant's fruit is large (diameter can reach 1cm), the fruit quality is good, and the fresh-eating taste is good. It is suitable for development in humid coastal areas of northern China and cold regions. In addition, it is reported that northern highbush blueberry is currently the most widely cultivated variety group in the world and the one with the largest cultivation area.
[Variety advantages] It also has strong cold resistance. In addition, it can be used for commercial fresh fruit cultivation and production, and can also be used for commercial processed fruit cultivation and production or home garden cultivation.
3. Half-high blueberry
[Variety introduction] Half-high blueberry is a variety type obtained by crossing highbush blueberry and lowbush blueberry. The purpose of crossbreeding is to select and breed blueberry varieties with good quality and large fruit, suitable for cultivation in cold northern regions.
[Variety advantages] One of its most notable advantages is that it will not suffer freeze damage in cold areas covered by snow in winter. At the same time, because it is a hybrid variety, it combines the excellent characteristics of both highbush blueberry and lowbush blueberry.
4. Rabbiteye blueberry
[Variety introduction] Rabbiteye blueberry is a cultivated variety selected and bred from wild rabbiteye cranberry-type varieties. Before the fruit matures, its color is red like a rabbit's eye, hence the name rabbiteye blueberry. It is mostly planted in hilly areas south of the Yangtze River basin and in southern China.
[Variety advantages] It is not strict about soil conditions and is relatively drought-resistant. Therefore, unlike the previous blueberry varieties, rabbiteye blueberry is suitable for cultivation in warm areas. In addition, rabbiteye blueberry is juicy and aromatic in taste, with excellent fresh-eating flavor, and is quite popular in the market.
As the blueberry planting industry continues to expand, more and more fruit growers rely on blueberries to create economic wealth. But fellow growers must not act blindly. Only by choosing the variety suitable for themselves can they bring out the greatest planting advantage.
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