Members of the
genus, Vaccinium,
generally need an acid soil in the range of pH
4.5 to 5.5 to thrive.
There are many,
many selections and cultivars of Rabbiteye
blueberries available. If you are seeking the
best for fruit, check with your local
Cooperative Extension office to determine the
best types for your particular area. Different
cultivars have varying numbers of hours of
chilling requirement to be fulfilled. Listed
below are some of the cultivars commonly
available:
'Baldwin' - Late season variety. Medium
size fruit.
'Beckyblue' - Early season variety.
'Bluebelle' - Mid season variety. Large
berries and excellent flavor.
