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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Georgiagem'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous shrub.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Cultivation

Origin: in Tifton, Ga., by M.E. Austin and A.D. Draper. Southern highbush, mainly Vaccinium corymbosum. Introd. in 1987. G-132 × US-75; about 25% V. darrowi; pedigree includes Ashworth, Earliblue, and Bluecrop. Cross made in 1972; selected in 1977; tested as TH-285. Very good fruit color and quality; small stem scar; firm; pleasant flavor; early ripening. Low chilling, requiring at least 350 hours below 7C; tolerant of climate of southeastern U.S.; diseases have not been a problem. Easy rooting. Tree: moderately vigorous; moderately productive; semi­upright. Fruit:
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Germination duration (days) 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 18 - 23
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Minimum temperature (C°) -29
Optimum temperature (C°) 18 - 30
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Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity moderate productivity

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Georgiagem'
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