Liberty is now considered the standard mid-late season variety in Europe. It performs well in high chill regions with a good cold hardiness performance. It is a variety that requires good pruning practices to ensure good fruit. Liberty has an excellent aromatic blueberry flavor.
--Antonio A. Alamo
Breeding and R & D Manager
High Chill
Liberty
Liberty blueberries are a late season, fast growing, upright bush and has performed well in Oregon and Western Washington. Harvest begins 7-10 days before Elliott. Liberty blueberries are slightly flat, sky-blue in color, and have a balanced appealing flavor. High temperatures during harvest of the Liberty blueberry can result in soft fruit. Berries detach extremely easily making proper operation of mechanical harvesters important.
Licensed Variety
Licensed to Fall Creek®. Royalties may apply. Please contact your regional Fall Creek® representative for details.Berry Size:
Medium - Large
| Primary Use: | Fresh, Processed |
| fruit qualities: | Light Blue, Balanced Flavor |
| Bush Habit: | Open, Upright, Vigoroso |
| Chilling Level: | High Chill |
| Ripening Season | |
Late
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