FC13-113 / FS13-113

An Engineering Approach to Berry Breeding

The FS13-113 variety from the American breeding hub Fall Creek Farm and Nursery represents the culmination of extensive work by David M. Brazelton and his genetics team to optimize late-season blueberry cultivars. The core of this development is the creation of a resilient plant capable of maintaining fruit quality while ripening at the very end of the season.

Bush Morphology and Biological Potential

With a mature height ranging from 150 to 200 cm, the bush exhibits a distinct vertical architecture. This density requires precise pruning to maintain productivity while ensuring optimal crown aeration. A ripening window of 80–100 days classifies this as a late-season variety, which is essential for extending the fresh berry market availability.

Technical Crop Specifications

• Mass and Sizing: Berries weighing 2.0–2.5 grams demonstrate high marketability. The consistent sizing profile allows for efficient mechanical sorting with minimal waste percentage.
• Color Spectrum: The fruit ranges from light blue to deep navy, supported by a dense waxy bloom (pruin). This bloom not only protects the skin from moisture loss but also enhances post-harvest transport durability.
• Yield Potential: Productivity levels of 3–4 kg per plant are achievable when adhering to the specific Fall Creek agrotechnical guidelines, including precise fertigation and soil pH management.

With cold hardiness down to -23 °C, this variety is well-suited for temperate climates where the risk of late frosts is mitigated and the warm season is sufficient for the sugar accumulation required in late-maturing crops. Investing in FS13-113 means betting on advanced genetics built specifically for professional berry production.