Blueberries

Williamson J.G., Olmstead J.W., England G.K., & Lyrene P.M. (2014)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars from the University of Florida (Publication #HS1245)
Gainesville: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Retrieved June 27, 2016
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1245#FIGURE%2013

Kestrel

Kestrel (US Plant Patent 21,719) (Figure 18) was released by the University of Florida in 2009. Kestrel is a low-chill cultivar that blooms early and ripens very early. In Windsor, Florida, the mean date of 50% open flowers is January 30 and the mean date of 50% ripe berries is April 22. The bush resembles ‘Star’ but leafing is earlier and more prolific. Berries are medium to large, averaging 2.29 g/berry. They have excellent flavor and low detachment force. Early leafing and flowering make Kestrel™ particularly susceptible to late freezes. Kestrel™ is suggested for trial as evergreen production from Port Charlotte, Florida to Orlando, Florida, deciduous production from Tampa, Florida to Orlando, Florida, and under tunnels in Gainesville, Florida.

Kestrel

Photo Credit: Jim Olmstead