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2020 CATALOG We are so fortunate to have such an amazing following of growers! Thank you for your WELCOME continued support, ideas, & collaboration. We value and appreciate your trust in us to produce plants that help you achieve your goals. We only succeed when you do.
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BLACKBERRY – Rubus Sun 2-3 mths 6-8”
Thornless blackberries are perfect for homeowners to produce fruit Media: Well-drained, fertile, in containers or in the garden. Blackberries are a native crop to loam soil with moderate water holding capacity many areas of the United States and are adapted to a wide range of pH: 5.5-6.5 environments. Unlike many fruit crops, blackberries can be grown with Fertilization: Weekly, little to no pesticide use in the home garden. 10-10-10 @ 200ppm Water: Keep moist
Harvest Timeline MAY JUN JUL AUG AUG SEPT OCT NOV Floricane Primocane
Varieties Season Berry Size Habit/ Zone/ Highlights Canes Chill Hrs
PP9,861 ‘Kiowa’ • Among the best XXL 6-10 Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early • Berries up to 3” long! Mid Late Early Mid 200 hrs University of Arkansas Very Early • Long harvest period Licensed USA
PP20,891 ‘Natchez’ • Earliest of the thornless ‘Snowbank’ XL 6-10 Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early • Extremely attractive Mid Late Early Mid 100 hrs University of Arkansas Very Early • High quality berry Licensed USA
PPAF ‘Caddo’ • Very good fruit flavor L Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 • Consistently high-yeilding Mid Late Early Mid Universtiy of Arkansas Very Early ~300 hrs • Fruit stores well Licensed USA
PP8510 ‘Arapaho’ • Exceptional flavor M 5-9 Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early • Highly productive Mid Late Early Mid 400 hrs University of Arkansas Very Early • Moderate yields
‘Sweetie Pie’ • Incredible flavor ‘Caddo’ PPAF M • Shown good disease Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid resistance USDA Very Early 400 hrs • Home garden & U Pick
PP26,120 ‘Osage’ • Best tasting thornless M 5-9 Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early • Excellent storage potential Mid Late Early Mid 100 hrs University of Arkansas Very Early • Very firm berry Licensed USA
PP17,162 • Broad adaptation ‘Ouachita’ M 5-9 • High yields Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early Mid Late Early Mid 100 hrs • Good for commercial University of Arkansas Very Early PP20,891 Licensed USA & home ‘Natchez’
LEGEND Erect/Thornless Erect/Thorny Semi-Erect/Thornless Semi-Erect/Thorny Trailing/Thornless Trailing/Thorny
EDIBLES 3 BLACKBERRY – Rubus Sun 2-3 mths 6-8”
Varieties Season Berry Size Habit/ Zone/ Highlights Harvest Timeline Canes Chill Hrs MAY JUN JUL AUG Floricane ‘Snowbank’ • Developed by Luther Burbank M 5-9 • Introduced in 1916 Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early Mid Late Early Mid Unknown Very Early • Unusal white fruit AUG SEPT OCT NOV Primocane ‘Navaho’ • Sweet flavor M • Good yields Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid University of Arkansas Very Early 400 hrs • Good habit for containers
‘Von’ PP27,299 • Sweet, low acid M • High yields Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid Very Early • Good post harvest qualities NC State University 100 hrs Licensed USA ‘Apache’ PP11,865 • Good flavor L • Berries store well Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid University of Arkansas Very Early 500 hrs • High yields PP26,120 Licensed USA ‘Osage’ ‘Chester’ • Very high yielding L • Ideal for the North Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Early • Very sweet fruit USDA 900 hrs
‘Triple Crown’ • Excellent winter hardiness L • Firm berry Mid
Summer Bearing Floricane Late Early 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid Very Early • Excellent for home gardens USDA 300 hrs
‘Von’ PP27,299 Prime-Ark®— Primocane cultivars may allow production of berries in both summer & fall. PP26,990 • The first thornless primocane! ‘Freedom’ Everbearing Primocane XL • Great for local markets Early 4-9
University of Arkansas Very Early 200 hrs • Excellent for home gardens Licensed USA
PPAF • Ships & stores well ‘Traveler’ Everbearing Primocane M • Excellent plant health Early 4-9 • Well suited for commercial University of Arkansas Very Early 300 hrs Licensed USA production PP17,162 ‘ PP22,449 • Great commercial variety ‘Ouachita’ 45’ Everbearing Primocane L • Firm berry Early 4-8
University of Arkansas Very Early 300 hrs • Summer temps under 85°F Licensed USA
Agri-Starts, Inc. is licensed by the University of Arkansas System PP26,990 Division of Agriculture. Licensed USA. All plants are U.S. Patent ‘Freedom’ Protect. Unlicensed propagation is prohibited by law.
LEGEND Erect/Thornless Erect/Thorny Semi-Erect/Thornless Semi-Erect/Thorny Trailing/Thornless Trailing/Thorny
4 SECTIONEDIBLES 407-889-8055 • [email protected]
BLUEBERRY – Low Chill Sun 5-8 mths 6-12”
Blueberries work wonderfully in the garden, landscape or in containers on Media: Straight peat or patios. Blueberry plants will produce delicious fruit and look good doing 50/50 fine pine bark/peat it! They make very beautiful bushes which will display brilliant Fall color. pH: 4.5 – 5.0 Many blueberry plants are self-fertile, however, cross pollination will help Fertilization: Weekly, 21-7-7 (Acid Special) @ 200ppm increase berry size and yield. Contact us for help on selecting the best varieties for your needs. Water: Light/frequent watering. Good drainage.
Harvest Timeline APR MAY JUN JUL ‘Emerald’ PP12,165
‘Osage’ PP26,120 Varieties Season Fruit color Height Zone/ Highlights & size Chill Hrs
PP19,503 ‘Snowchaser’ • The earliest Highbush
Southern Highbush Mid M Early 4-6’ 8-10 • Good berry quality Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 200 hrs • Produces second crop in Fall Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA)
PP20,181 ‘Primadonna’ • High quality fruit
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 7-9 • Can be evergreened Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 300 hrs • Highly resistant to rust Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA)
PP16,404 ‘Springhigh’ • Good flavor
Southern Highbush Mid XL Early 5-6’ 8-10 • Upright growth habit Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 300 hrs • Highly self-fertile Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA) • Dwarf, compact habit for ‘Homegrown’ containers
Mid L Ozblue™ Early 3’ 8-11 • Sweet, juicy, & crisp fruit Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Licensed USA Ultra Early • Prolific evergreen bearer
‘O’Neal’ • Excellent flavor • Solid yielding
Southern Highbush Mid M-L Early 4-6’ 7-9 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Rounded growth habit 500 hrs
‘Misty’ • Evergreen, blue-green leaves • Hot pink blooms!
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 5-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Excellent flavor 200 hrs
‘Sunshine Blue’ • Dwarf, evergreen bush • Excellent for containers
Southern Highbush Mid M Early 2-3’ 5-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Ideal for patios or landscape 150 hrs
EDIBLES 5 BLUEBERRY – Low Chill Sun 5-8 mths 6-12” Harvest Timeline APR MAY JUN JUL
Varieties Season Fruit color Height Zone/ Highlights & size Chill Hrs
PP12,165 ‘Emerald’ • Great looking plant
Southern Highbush Mid XL Early 5-6’ 8-10 • Extremely low chill Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 200 hrs • Highly productive Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA)
PP11,807 ‘Jewel’ • Can produce record yields
Southern Highbush Mid XL Early 6-7’ 8-10 • High fruit quality Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 200 hrs • Highly planted commercially Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA)
PP20,027 ‘Sweetcrisp’ • Unusually crisp texture
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 7-10 • Very sweet flavor Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early University of Florida Ultra Early 200 hrs • Low acid fruit Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA) ‘Biloxi’ • Incredible flavor • Can be evergreened
Southern Highbush Mid M Early 4-6’ 8-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Vigorous, bushy habit USDA 100 hrs
‘Gulf Coast’ • Attractive plant • Good sweetness
Southern Highbush Mid M Early 4-5’ 8-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Nice for the home garden 100 hrs
‘Palmetto’ PP16,756 • Outstanding flavor • Tough plant
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 7-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Impressive vigor University of Georgia 400 hrs Licensed USA ‘Rebel’ PP18,138 • High quality fruit • Reliable harvest
Southern Highbush Mid XL Early 4-6’ 7-9 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Vigorous grower University of Georgia 400 hrs Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA)
‘Sharpe Blue’ • Evergreen • Long fruiting season
Southern Highbush Mid M Early 5-6’ 7-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Ideal for landscapes 150 hrs
‘Legacy’ • Top rated for flavor • Keeps leaves well into winter
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 5-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Heavy producer 500 hrs
Agri-Starts, Inc. is licensed by Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., a direct support organization of the University of FL. Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA). All plants are U.S. Patent Protected. Unlicensed propagation is prohibited by law.
Agri-Starts, Inc. is licensed by the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA). All plants are U.S. Patent Protected. Unlicensed propagation is prohibited by law.
6 EDIBLES 407-889-8055 • [email protected]
BLUEBERRY – Low Chill Sun 5-8 mths 6-12”
Varieties Season Fruit color Height Zone/ Highlights & size Chill Hrs ‘Florida Rose’ PP14,485 • Low chill rabbiteye! • Bright pink to red fruit
Rabbiteye Mid L Early 4-6’ 5-9 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Deliciously unique flavor University of Florida 300 hrs Licensed USA ‘Windsor’ PP12,783 • Sweet, low acid fruit • Good firmness
Southern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 8-10 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Semi-spreading habit University of Florida 400 hrs Licensed USA (excluding AZ, CA, OR, WA) Summer SunsetTM • Beautiful multi-colored ripening PP23,374 L • Highly palatable fruit
Mid 4-6’ 6-9 Rabbiteye Early • Red foliage in fall Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early 300 hrs University of Georgia Licensed USA
‘Pink Lemonade’ • Bright pink berries! • Tremendously ornamental
Rabbiteye Mid M Early 5-6’ 4-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late Very Early Ultra Early • Pink flowers in spring 400 hrs
Summer SunsetTM PP23,374
‘Palmetto’ PP16,756 ‘Windsor’ PP12,783 ‘Florida Rose’ PP14,485 EDIBLES 7 BLUEBERRY – High Chill Sun 5-8 mths 6-12” Chill 1000+ Hours
These varieties are great for areas Harvest Timeline throughout the Northern U.S. and JUN JUL AUG Southern Canada. The chill requirements ‘Top Hat’ are 1000+ hours under 45°F.
Varieties Berry Size Height Zone Highlights ‘Duke’ • Blooms late, ripens early • Heavy, consistent producer
Northern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 4-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • High quality fruit
‘Reka’ • Highly adaptable • Burgundy foliage
Northern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 4-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Fast growing ‘Northcountry’ • Compact growth habit • Great for patio containers
Half-high Mid M Early 1.5-2’ 3-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Very productive
‘Northland’ • Excellent cold hardiness! • Easy to grow
Northern Highbush Mid M Early 4’ 3-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Looks good in a landscape ‘Bluecrop’ • Highly adaptable • Heavy producer
Northern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 4-6 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Upright habit
‘Blue Ray’ • Loves hot summers & cold winters • Pink blooms
Northern Highbush Mid XL Early 4-6’ 4-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Very sweet fruit
‘Northblue’ • Incredible cold hardiness! • Ideal for containers
Northern Highbush Mid M Early 2-3’ 3-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Excellent for baking
‘Top Hat’ • Ultra dwarf blueberry bush • Great for patio containers
Lowbush Mid S Early 1-2’ 3-8 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Heavy branching habit
‘Chandler’ • Quarter sized berries! • Very cold hardy
Northern Highbush Mid XXL Early 4-5’ 4-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Long ripening season
‘Elliott’ • Full of flavor • Light pink blooms
Northern Highbush Mid L Early 4-6’ 4-7 Mid Late Early Mid Very Late • Late blooms avoid frosts
8 EDIBLES 407-889-8055 • [email protected]
DRAGON FRUIT (PITAYA) Sun 6-8 mths 6-14” zone 10-11
Dragon fruit is a beautiful, tropical fruit that is also known as pitaya or pitahaya. This special fruit is low in calories and high in nutrients! There are many types out there. Our friends in the rare fruit world helped us select the most unique & tasty ones to make available as liners.
We hope you like them!
Varieties Fruit color & size Highlights • Great looking fruit! ‘American Beauty’ M • Self-fertile Hylocereus guatemalensis • Excellent flavor Hylocereus S I M C O E ’ S O • Perfectly balanced flavor J ‘Edgar’s ‘Edgar’s Baby’ L • 18 Brix! TM