Southern highbush blueberry with an extremely firm, crisp fruit texture. Origin: University of Florida, by P.M. Lyrene. Southern Belle × FL95-3; crossed 1996; selected 2000; tested as FL00-59; introduced 2005; USPP 20,027 P3. Tree: vigorous, with very early spring leafing; excellent survival in the field; readily propa-gated by softwood cuttings; requires cross-pollination; chilling requirement 300 h. Fruit: medium to large; light blue; good picking scar and very sweet flavor; extremely firm, crisp texture that crunches at first bite; ripens with Star; excellent postharvest storage ability.
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