Early to early mid-season southern highbush cultivar adapted to hand or mechanical harvest for the fresh market. First cultivar named with Vaccinium elliottii in genetic background. Origin: North Carolina State University, by J. Ballington and S. Rooks. Bounty × NC 2426; crossed 1980; selected 1987; tested as NC 2925; introd. 2005. USPP applied for. Tree: very high productivity; very vigorous; upright; broad soil adaptation; flowers self-fertile, abundant pollen; readily propagated by hardwood or softwood cuttings; chilling requirement 500–700 h. Fruit: small to medium; round to round oblate; very prominent calyx; firmness sufficient if not overripe; excellent color, picking scar, and quality; good post-harvest shelf life; ripening season similar to Pamlico.
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