Craven

An early to early-midseason southern highbush blueberry suitable for mechanical harvest. <b>Origin:</b> from the cross NC 1406 (US 74 × Elizabeth) × Pender made by J.R. Ballington. Selected in 1987 at Castle Hayne, N.C. Tested as NC 2910. License required for propagation. Berry: small to medium size; good for mechanical harvest; excellent color and scar; good firmness and flavor. Stores well. <b>Plant:</b> vigorous, upright, and capable of high yields; leaves show genetic variegation; flowers later than Reveille. Ripens slightly later than Reveille and Bladen and earlier than Pender. Self-fruitful.