ISHS Acta Horticulturae 346: V International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture
PERFORMANCE OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES ON THE CORINDI PLATEAU N.S.W. AUSTRALIA. |
| Author: | G. Wright |
| Abstract:
Planting of blueberries on the Corindi Plateau commenced in 1984. The Plateau is located 7 kms from the east coast of New South Wales, Australia, at latitude 30 degrees south. Elevation above sea level is 110 m. Of the ten rabbiteye cultivars originally planted; Climax, Premier and Tifblue have grown well and produced satisfactory crops in the months of December and January. At this time market competition is strong. The Southern highbush cultivar Sharpeblue has been successful despite poor keeping quality of the fruit. It grows as an evergreen and is prolific and productive. Peak production is in October/November when market competiton is weak. It produces some fruit every month of the year. It is speculated that the cause of this production pattern is climate, particularly the insular influence of the Pacific Ocean minimising winter freezes and summer heat, along with relatively cool nights. | |
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