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FAQs

What variety of blueberry is the sweetest? ›

Bluecrop: This variety is known for its exceptional sweetness and is a favorite among blueberry enthusiasts. Chandler: Chandler blueberries are prized for their large size and incredibly sweet flavor. Sweetcrisp: As the name suggests, Sweetcrisp blueberries are renowned for their exceptional sweetness and firm texture.

Maqui: A small antioxidant powerhouse

Like blueberries, maqui (pronounced MAH-KEE) berries grow in the wild — specifically in South America. (We source our organic maqui berries from Chile!) In fact, maqui berries look a lot like blueberries, the only difference being their color.

Ochlockonee Rabbiteye Blueberry

They produce abundant fruiting stems annually with only moderate growth. Ochlockonee is very productive in yield, substantially exceeding Tifblue, a widely grown older standard variety.

Blueberry enzyme digests dead skin cells, and helps resurface and refine small or large pores.

Different species of mulberries taste different, with black mulberry, Morus nigra, considered the best and Morus alba among the least best. I won't say worst, but you'll find people using the word insipid to describe the taste of Morus alba when comparing with Morus nigra.

Maqui might lower blood sugar levels. Taking maqui along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low.

The anti-inflammatory properties in the maqui berry promote a healthy heart and lower blood pressure. Reducing inflammation also means combatting chronic illnesses like coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and cancer.

Acai berries are grape-like fruits that have become popular due to their high nutrient and antioxidant profile. These dark purple berries make a great smoothie addition and have added benefits for your heart, blood-sugar control, and digestion.

Highbush blueberry

Highbush blueberries are not only tasty but also have high nutritional value . Highbush blueberry is easy to grow even if you have problems with poor soil conditions because they're naturally disease resistant.

Chandler holds the distinction of being the world's largest blueberry with fruit the size of cherries. The long ripening season will provide gardeners with a bounty of flavorful, fresh picked fruit for up to six weeks. Eaten by the handful or presented as part of a specialty dessert, Chandler will be a favorite.

Where is the best place to plant rabbiteye blueberries? ›

Full sun throughout the day will help produce the best harvest. Rabbiteye blueberries are shallow-rooted and need well-drained soils. Raised beds are often optimal and can be necessary in areas with heavy soils.

Pterostilbene also suppressed the growth of cells in the colon and inhibited certain genes involved in inflammation, both of which are considered risk factors for colon cancer. These results may support dietary prevention of colon cancer and health benefits of blueberries, said Reddy.

Blueberries are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a great choice for women who are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Blueberries are a good source of fiber, essential for maintaining digestive health and preventing constipation, which is more common in women than in men.”

Blueberries. They've got nutrients in them called polyphenols that may help protect you against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which often goes hand in hand with obesity and high cholesterol. If blueberries aren't your thing, other foods rich in polyphenols include dark chocolate, olives, and plums.

This vigorous Northern-Southern cross produces a heavy crop of sweet, juicy, berries early in the blueberry season — and, in mild areas, a lighter second crop develops later that same year. Yields up to 15 pounds per plant. Developed in 1999, introduced in 2010. Cold-hardy.

Size isn't always a good indicator. Um, I am talking about blueberries here, you prev! While smaller ones can be more tart and larger ones can be sweeter, varietal and other factors can come into play. Look for consistency within the same container.

Blueberries prefer full sun. Sun equals sugar in terms of fruit. Although the plants will grow and produce fruit in partial shade conditions, the fruit may be quite tart. The more sun the plants get, the more sugar they produce.

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch™ berries are a premium segment focused on exceptionally sweet flavor. Only Driscoll's grows Sweetest Batch™ strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries from proprietary varieties selected for their extra-sweet profile.