Elliott Blueberry

Northern highbush. Latest of all varieties, extending season into September. Very strong grower, heavy producer. Upright, vigorous bush. Very resistant to both phases of mummy berry. Tends to over-produce requiring adequate annual pruning to retain fruit size and plant growth.

Large, firm, flavorful fruit that does not drop or crack. Tart flavor. Disease resistant. Excellent shelf life (30-45 days refrigerated). Very suitable for CA storage. Beware not to pick early - turns blue before ripe.

Considered standard late-season variety for decades. Excellent choice for growers wanting to fill late-season fresh market niche when all other varieties finished. Can be machine harvested well in warmer areas. Tolerates hot summers if soil kept moist. Popular despite drawbacks - growers rated lowest in fruit flavor. Elliott is actually one parent of Arlen (replaced by Arlen in some plantings due to Elliott's water stress sensitivity). Long-time standard late cultivar now being challenged by Aurora which ripens 5 days later.