As temperatures get warmer across the Southeast, blueberry growers are looking towards planting more varieties that have lower chill hour requirements. One great place to look is to Florida, where chill hours are naturally lower. Here is an interesting description of the UF Blueberry Breeding Program and how they are working to find new productive varieties that will thrive in conditions of less chilly winters. https://vscnews.com/inside-the-university-of-florida-blueberry-breeding-program/

Source: ARS