Cara's Choice Blueberry

Northern highbush, midseason cultivar developed by USDA-ARS and New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Released 2005, tested as G-695. Complex hybrid containing germplasm of V. corymbosum, V. darrowii, V. virgatum, and V. constablaei. Cross of G-144 × US 165 made by A.D. Draper in 1977. Selected 1981 at Atlantic Blueberry Co.

Medium-sized, light blue berries with small, dry scars. Improved sweetness, firmness, and excellent flavor - 30% more sugar than Duke or Bluecrop. Berries stay good on plant for extended period.

Named in recognition of its excellent fruit quality. Ripens with Bluecrop but usually has shorter ripening interval. Diverse species background selected for use in breeding programs. Mixed species cultivar considered northern highbush.