OREGON BLUEBERRY
New Varieties
In a market where shelf-life, shipping resilience and flavor are just as important as high yields and harvest efficiency, Oregon Blueberry’s genetics program aims to deliver balance. By staying grounded in the realities of farming while pushing forward with scientific discovery, we’re committed to shaping the future of the blueberry industry, one plant at a time.
OBG-Raptor™ an Innovative NEW Rabbiteye
Introduced by Oregon Blueberry, OBG-Raptor ‘OBG-16252’ is a NEW Innovative Rabbiteye variety designed for growers seeking exceptional productivity and fruit quality.
In 2025 field trials, OBG-Raptor™ delivered impressive yields, with 7yr old plants yielding up to 35 pounds per plant. The fruit features nearly undetectable seeds with a very uniform size and texture. OBG-Raptor produces berries that are large and uniform, averaging 18.2 mm, with firmness that meets today’s market standards and exceeds that of popular northern and southern highbush varieties. Seed count is extremely low, eliminating the gritty texture commonly associated with Rabbiteyes. Flavor and overall eating quality rival northern highbush varieties.
Harvest typically occurs two weeks after Titan, concentrated over one to two pickings for efficient management. Its machine-harvest suitability and consistent post-harvest quality make OBG-Raptor™ an outstanding option for commercial growers targeting both the fresh and processed markets.
“Raptor stands out for its combination of exceptional yields and high-quality fruit, delivering size, firmness, and consistency that today’s fresh market demands,” said Doug McCann, Sales Manager. “From a grower’s perspective, the variety’s efficiency and lower input requirements translate directly into stronger per-acre profitability. Raptor was developed to perform in the field, reduce risk, and ultimately put more dollars back into the grower’s pocket. It is simply a ‘growers’ variety’ that meets today’s retailers’ demands.”
- Season: Late
- Chill Hrs: 500+
- Plant: Upright
- Fruit Size: Large Average 18.2-20mm
- Firmness: Firm (Firmer than Duke)
- Flavor: Mild Sweetness
- Yield: 35lbs per plant (16kg)
- Storage: Four weeks or longer.
- Vigor: High Vigor.
- Benefits: Berries are firmer than Duke. Seed count is extremely low. Flavor and overall eating quality rival northern highbush varieties. Machine Harvest for fresh with concentrated ripening.
Call (503) 873-1200 or email sales@OBlueberry.com for more information.
Low-Mid Chill Varieties
OBG-Belair™ ‘OBG 20062’
Alternative to Suziblue.
Vigorous with Exceptional Yield
- Season: Early – Mid
- Chill Hrs: 400+ per year
- Plant: Semi Spreading
- Fruit Size: 20.52mm Average
- Firmness: Very Firm (327.8 g/mm3)
- Yield: 19.8lbs per plant (9kg)
- Storage: Four weeks or longer.
- Benefits: Belair is a very “crunchy” berry with favorable flavor scores in taste panels. Belair is a modern alternative to Suziblue.
*Yield measured on a 4yr old plant.
Call (503) 873-1200 or email sales@OBlueberry.com for more information.
OBG-20010
Very Compact Plant.
Well suited for substrate.
- Season: Early
- Chill Hrs: 350+ per year
- Plant: Semi Spreading
- Fruit Size: 22-24mm Average
- Firmness: Very Firm (339 g/mm 3)
- Yield: 17.6lbs per plant (8kg)
- Storage: Four weeks or longer.
- Benefits: Vigorous and compact plant with very high fruit quality. Fruit is being trialed for a premium jumbo pack.
Call (503) 873-1200 or email sales@OBlueberry.com for more information.
Mid Chill Varieties
OBG-Astoria ‘OBG18064’
Alternative to Draper.
Vigorous & Grower Friendly.
- Season: Early – Mid
- Chill Hrs: 800+ per year
- Plant: Upright; Semi Spreading Canopy.
- Fruit Size: 20.8mm Average
- Firmness: Firm
- Yield: 21.8lbs per plant* (10kg)
- Storage: Four weeks or longer.
- Harvest: Timing is similar to Draper.
- Benefits: A more vigorous and grower friendly variety vs Draper. Ready for harvest early in the Mid Season.
*Yield measured on a 6yr old plant.
Call (503) 873-1200 or email sales@OBlueberry.com for more information.
