Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye)
Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye) needs about 450–500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Clemson Extension. About 62% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 500 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 450–500 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 7-9 (general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye))
- Pollination
- Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- hgic.clemson.edu
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Landscaping Alapaha Blueberry | $23.00 | TG/1 Gallon 8 sizes, $7.00–$85.00 | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blueberry (rabbiteye) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | 450 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Brightwell | 400 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Austin | 500 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Premier | 550 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Vernon | 450–550 | 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 |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye) need?
About 450–500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Clemson Extension.
Does Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 500 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 62% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for both north and south Louisiana.
Does Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye) need a pollinator?
Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
What USDA zones suit Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye)?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye).
Where can I buy Alapaha blueberry (rabbiteye)?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $23.00. See the price table above.