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  • From: list@ginda.us
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Little Giant blueberry
  • Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 17:37:28 -0500

I'm also interested in "Little Giant", because I prefer smaller berries. The big ones really don't work in pancakes, etc. I planted a Rubel, which has just started to bear, and I like. "Little Giant" sounds like it might be even better. I am in zone 6, and am more interested in general ease of growth (disease susceptibility), productivity, flavor, and how much water and sun it needs than in cold-hardiness. If anyone rates it hardy to zone 4, it ought to be fine for me.

Thanks,
Ginda


On Dec 15, 2003, at 12:14 PM, John Jourdan wrote:

Does anyone have experience growing the blueberry cultivar "Little Giant"?
It is a hybrid of two different species of blueberries and has some
interesting sounding characteristics. At least one grower rates it as being
hardy in zone 4. I am surprised that it is that hardy seeing that it has
some of the southern Rabbiteye blueberry in its heritage.
I am near the northern edge of zone 4 but get some moderating effect in the
winter from proximity to a large metro area. generally I can grow any zone
4 plants.
For blueberries, besides the Minnesota half high varieties I can grow
Patriot, Northland, Bluegold, Blue Jay, and Blue Ray. I have not tried Blue
Crop.
If anyone has planted Little Giant I would like your comments about its
hardiness and how it compares to other varieties.
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