A very early season southern highbush blueberry. Origin: University of Georgia, by D. Scott NeSmith. FL 92-84 open pollinated; selected in 2000; tested as TH-642; introduced in 2006. USPP 18,138; 23 Oct. 2007. Tree: highly vigorous, very precocious; spreading bush habit with medium crown; flowers 3 to 4 d before Star in south and middle Georgia; yield similar to or greater than Star in south Georgia; partially self-fertile but should be planted with other southern highbush cultivars with similar bloom time for cross-pollination; excellent leafing, even following mild winters; estimated chill hour requirement 400 to 450 h; suitable for fresh market; propagates very easily from softwood cuttings. Fruit: large, 1.9 to 2.5 g; medium light blue color; small, dry picking scar; excellent firmness; average flavor; ripens 6 to 9 d before Star in south and middle Georgia.
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