Premier blueberry (rabbiteye)
Premier blueberry (rabbiteye) needs about 550 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Clemson Extension. About 53% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 550 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 550 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wells Nursery Premier Blueberry Plant | $19.95 | 1 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Premier Blueberry Bush | $37.95 | standard 3 sizes, $37.95–$136.62 | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Premier Blueberry Bush | $38.99 | 1 Gallon 7 sizes, $21.99–$119.99 | In stock | View |
Some links may become affiliate links; that never changes which nurseries we list. Disclosure.
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 |
| Alapaha | 450–500 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Austin | 500 | 7-9 | 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 Premier blueberry (rabbiteye) need?
About 550 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Clemson Extension.
Does Premier blueberry (rabbiteye) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 550 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 53% 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 Premier blueberry (rabbiteye) need a pollinator?
Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
What USDA zones suit Premier blueberry (rabbiteye)?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye).
Where can I buy Premier blueberry (rabbiteye)?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $19.95. See the price table above.