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Address: 7 Kobalt St Tzaneen, Limpopo, 0850. Email ID: sales@bluecropblueberries.com
Contact Details
Address: 7 Kobalt St Tzaneen, Limpopo, 0850. Email ID: sales@bluecropblueberries.com
Calypso blueberries, a modern highbush variety, are celebrated for uniform ripening, large fruit, and ease of management. Designed for machine harvesting, they offer high yields and excellent flavor, appealing to commercial growers and home gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants. Their
cold-hardiness and vigor make Calypso a superior late-season alternative, delivering consistent quality and productivity.
Developed by Michigan State University and released in 2012, Calypso is a cross between Draper and Aurora, bred to improve fruit quality and harvest efficiency. It filled a gap in late-season varieties, gaining rapid adoption in the Pacific Northwest and Michigan, where trials demonstrated exceptional yield and firmness. Calypso builds on MSUs legacy of blueberry breeding excellence.
Calypso bushes are upright with an open habit, growing 46 feet tall and wide. Dark green leaves complement white, bell-shaped flowers. Berries are large, firm, light blue, with a dry picking scar, forming uniform clusters ideal for mechanical or hand harvesting. The plants structure supports airflow, reducing disease risk.
Calypso thrives in USDA zones 47, requiring 8001,000 chill hours. Cold-hardy and suited for temperate climates, it prefers acidic soil (pH 4.55.5) and full sun, performing well in regions like Michigan and Oregon.
Producing 1525 pounds per bush, Calypso ripens late season over 23 weeks. Its low growth and firm berries suit mechanical harvesting, making it a commercial favorite, while home growers appreciate its high yields.
Calypso offers a sweet flavor with balanced acidity, perfect for fresh eating, baking, and processing. Its versatility suits pies, jams, and smoothies, with high antioxidant content supporting health benefits.
Resistant to common fungal diseases, Calypso requires monitoring for pests like aphids. Its vigorous growth enhances resilience, reducing maintenance needs.
Plant in acidic, well-drained soil, spacing bushes for airflow. Prune to balance fruit load, irrigate consistently, and apply acid fertilizers. Cross-pollination boosts yields. Calypsos ease of care suits both novice and experienced growers.
