Very large, high-yielding rabbiteye. Origin: University of Georgia, Athens, GA by D.S. NeSmith. Vernon × O.P. seed obtained in 2004; selected in 2007; introd. 2015; USPP 28,623; 14 Nov. 2017. Tree: very vigorous; semi-spreading; high yielding; flowers 5 to 7 d before Titan and Vernon; estimated chilling requirement 400-450 h; suitable for fresh market and machine harvest; propagation by softwood cuttings or in vitro; planting with other rabbiteye blueberry cultivars such as Titan or Vernon for cross-pollination highly recommended. Fruit: very large, 2.9 to 3.5 g; medium to light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness good; flavor good; ripens before Vernon and Titan in south GA, after in middle GA.
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