Volume 69 Number 1 Article 1 Pages: 2-3
Year 2015 Month 1
Title: An Overview of the Blueberry Industry in Florida
Author: Gary K. England
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Abstract:
From 1997 to 2012, the blueberry acreage in Florida has expanded by 1950 ha, with the majority of this increase
in central and south central Florida.
Also during this period, the value of the industry has grown from just
over $US5 million to greater than $US62 million.
Moreover, the Florida blueberry industry received significantly
higher freight on board (FOB) prices than other marketing regions in the United States during the traditional
"market window" from late March to early May 2012 to 2014. Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum
hybrids) cultivars adaptable to low-chill sites in central and south central Florida are commonly planted.
Inputs such as pine bark, hydrogen cyanamide application, and overhead irrigation for freeze protection are often
utilized by Florida producers to enhance early season fruit production.
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