Breeding Stronger Blueberries

North Carolina blueberry breeders are always looking for better berries to plant and harvest in the hottest weeks of June and July.

With the help of NC State researchers, farmers across the state will benefit from new varietals of the popular summer fruit that can better withstand the rigors of mechanical harvest.

Before this year’s crop is a distant memory, see how work at the Castle Hayne Research Station can improve future harvests.