Abstract
`Duplin' (NC 1852) and `Sampson' (NC 2675) are southern highbush blueberry genotypes that bloom with `Croatan', the predominant highbush cultivar in eastern North Carolina, and ripen with or slightly later than `Croatan'. `Duplin' appears to have flower bud hardiness similar to standard highbush cultivars when grown at intermediate elevations in the mountains of western North Carolina. `Sampson' appears to be bud hardy primarily in the piedmont and coastal plain of North Carolina. Yield overall has been equal to or better than `Croatan' and `O'Neal'. Fruit size, color, picking scar, firmness and flavor are superior to `Croatan'. Both `Duplin' and `Sampson' were found to be tolerant to stem blight caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea in greenhouse screening in North Carolina. `Sampson' also appears resistant to Botrytis blossom blight in Oregon. `Duplin' and `Sampson' are recommended for trial as potential replacements for `Croatan' in the commercial blueberry region of eastern North Carolina.
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