New Crop Florida Blueberries

Florida blueberry growers are starting to harvest a little bit of fruit. Florida has had some cooler evening temperatures and according to one grower it was only 48 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. However, nighttime temperatures are expected to warm up and that should bring on production next week. Generally speaking, peak production is around the 10th to 12th of April, but growers are anticipating the peak to be approximately a week later. The crop appears to be more consistent than years past and some growers are saying that the production in Central and Northern Florida will overlap more than normal. Florida is expected to harvest between 11-12 million lbs. of blueberries this season.