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Blue Suede TM is the trademarked name for TH-682, a variety cooperatively developed between the USDA-ARS and the University of Georgia. TH-682 has been patented by the University of Georgia and has been licensed to McCorkle Nurseries, Dearing, Georgia.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C.20250
and
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
101 CONNER HALL
ATHENS, GEORGIA 30602
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF
TH-682 SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY
TH-682 is a cross of MS 122 x MS 6. MS 122 is a cross of G-144 x US 121; G-144 = 11-93 (a Bluecrop sibling) x Darrow; US 121 = V. darrowii 'Fla 4B' x Berkeley. MS 6 is a cross of G-107 x Sharpblue; G-107 = F-72 x Berkeley; F-72 = Wareham x Pioneer. The cross that produced TH-682 was made by M.K. Ehlenfeldt (USDA-ARS) at Chatsworth, NJ. A seedling population from this cross was sent to University of Georgia in Griffin, Georgia. TH-682 was selected by the University of Georgia by Scott NeSmith. The selection was subsequently evaluated by NeSmith. TH-682 is a mid-season southern highbush blueberry. Berries are large, have very light blue color, and have a small, dry picking scar. Firmness is good and flavor is excellent. The selection ripens in early June in the piedmont region and in late May in South Georgia. Plants are vigorous, with strong cane growth and an open, upright bush habit and a narrow crown. TH-682 is self-fertile to a degree. TH-682 is estimated to have a chill requirement of 500 to 550 hours. TH-682 plants can develop good fall foliage color. TH-682 is recommended primarily for areas where southern highbush is typically grown.
Signatures:
Doug Bailey 9/29/08
Department Head, Horticulture Department Date
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
University of Georgia
Judith B. St. John 10/7/08
Deputy Administrator, Crop Production and Protection Date
Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
For more information about Blue Suede TM please contact: Dr. Mark Ehlenfeldt
