Blueberry (rabbiteye) varieties for the Gulf South
10 varieties, 400–650 chill hours. Sorted from lowest chill. Pollination: Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
Look up the chill hours for your zip and pick varieties that need no more than your low estimate.
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| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwell | 400 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Alapaha | 450–500 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Climax | 450 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Vernon | 450–550 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Austin | 500 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Premier | 550 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Columbus | 600 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Powderblue | 600 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Tifblue | 650 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Ochlockonee | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |