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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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