blueberry Variety
OBG-Raptor™ / OBG-16252
Fresh-market Rabbiteye with exceptional firmness, low seed count, and reliable toughness.
A NEW Rabbiteye Selection For Evolving Markets
Breeder: Oregon Blueberry
A new Rabbiteye selected to change expectations of the species, combining Rabbiteye toughness and efficiency with fresh-market quality, strong firmness, low seed count and consumer appeal.
OBG-Raptor™ Key Features
Flavour
Comparable to highbush quality, with extremely low seed count and no gritty Rabbiteye texture, Brix 14.6%, titratable acidity 0.5%.
Chilling
500+ chill hours
Yield
17.1kg per plant in Oregon trial data on 7-year-old plants; equivalent of up to 76,950 kg/ha at 4,500 plants/ha.
Fruit Colour
Blue fruit with positive appearance and fresh-market appeal noted in early retail previews.
Fruit Size
Large, uniform berries: 19.3mm average diameter; 2.88g average berry weight.
Seasonality
Bloom to ripe: 138 days. Harvest typically around two weeks after Titan, with maturity concentrated into 1–2 pickings.
Firmness
251g/mm 4-week average firmness; described as firmer than industry standards and meeting current market requirements.
Shelf Life
Maintains consistent post-harvest quality; average 4-weeks.
Growth Habit
Vigorous, grower-friendly Rabbiteye with simpler canopy management. Polliniser requirement needs to be established, consult for more information.
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