OREGON BLUEBERRY
OBG-Raptor™ (OBG-16252)
Fruit Size: Large
Chill Requirement: 500+
Growth Habit: Upright
Introduced by Oregon Blueberry, OBG-Raptor™ is a new, innovative Rabbiteye variety designed for growers seeking exceptional productivity and fruit quality. In 2025 field trials, OBG-Raptor consistently delivered impressive yields, averaging 35 pounds per plant. The fruit is 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. The fruit is firm with nearly undetectable seeds, creating an eating experience that rivals highbush varieties. Harvest typically overlaps Titan. It can be concentrated into a single picking 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.
SEASON
Late-Season. Harvest overlaps Titan.
BERRY
Firm with a mild sweet flavor. Very low, often undetectable seeds. Eats like a highbush.
BUSH
Vigorous, high-yielding cultivar (35lbs per plant in 2025 trials). Machine Harvest for Fresh with Concentrated Ripening.
MARKET
FreshProcess
CHILLING
500+