Edibles

We are now offering a line of food producing plants! In the coming years this is going to be a market with a lot of growth potential. We are carefully making selections for growers to produce container plants for retail, as well as growers wanting to produce fruit for market and “you pick” farms.
Southern Highbush ‘Gulf Coast’ ‘Sunshine Blue’ ‘Sharp Blue’ Northern Highbush ‘Duke’ ‘Herbert’ ‘Patriot’	Blueberry (Vaccinium) We are currently producing both Southern Highbush and Northern Highbush. Southern Highbush is recommend for regions with chill falling below 1,000 hours per year (under 45°F) and Northern Highbush for regions with more than 1,000 hours per year. Some varieties are self pollinating and will fruit well in a container. Cross pollination will help increase berry size and yields. Contact us for help on selecting the best varieties for your needs. Southern Highbush: University of Florida Hybrids ‘Abundance’ PP 16476 ‘Emerald’ PP 12165 ‘Jewel’ PP 11807 ‘Farthing’ PPAF ‘Primadonna’ PPAF ‘Southern Belle’ PP 13931 ‘Spring High’ PP 16404 ‘Spring Wide’ PP16333 ‘Sweet Crisp’ PPAF *Sales of UF’s varieties are restricted in AZ, CA, OR, WA, and outside the U.S.
	Blackberry (Rubus) These are thornless blackberries with an erect growth habit that are high yielding with early season fruits. They produce a very large sweet berry in June. ‘Natchez’ and ‘Ouachita’ are both floricanes, meaning they will produce fruit on 2 year old wood. These are easy to grow. They adapt to most conditions and have low fertilizer requirements. University of Arkansas Hybrids Rubus ‘Natchez’ PPAF Rubus ‘Ouachita’ PP 17162
	Figs (Ficus) Figs make a welcome addition to home container gardens and landscapes. They can be grown as a tree or pruned and grown as a bush. They fruit on the current year’s growth. This allows the plant to fruit even if the plant froze to the ground during winter months. If the plant is to be grown in cold climates it is recommend to be grown as a bush. These are all self pollinating varieties that will fruit in containers. Ficus ‘Black Misson’ Ficus ‘Brown Turkey’ Ficus ‘Ischia’ Ficus ‘Magnolia’
	Kiwi (Actinidia) Actinidia is a woody vine which can cover trellises, arbors, fences, or serve as a screen for porches. The vines can be grown with very low maintenance. In order for Kiwi to produce fruit you need to have a male and female plant (females produce fruit). We recommend planting 1 male for every 3 females. Actinida chinensis ‘Tomuri’ (Male) Actinida chinensis ‘Vincent’ (Female)
	Papaya (Carica) Our papaya varieties are all self pollinating types. Papayas make excellent container and landscape specimens. In order for these to produce fruit, warmth throughout the year is required, however, the foliage and structure of the plant itself is very appealing, as well. Carica papaya ‘Tainung’ Carica papaya ‘TR Hovey’
	Pineapple (Ananas) Ananas are easy to grow drought tolerant plants. Although they are not very cold tolerant they can be overwintered indoors as a house plant. The plants will fruit in a container and also make a great landscape plant in warm climates. Growers can use Florel to produce fruit. Ananas comosus ‘Sugarloaf’ Ananas ‘Smooth Cayanne’ Ananas ‘Elite Gold’