Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) TORO

Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) 'Toro'

Attractive variety with pink flowers, large fruits, and reliable yields.

'Toro' is an exceptionally attractive American variety that combines high productivity with significant ornamental value. In spring, it stands out with its unique pinkish flowers, which are later replaced by heavy clusters of large berries. The bush grows healthily and vigorously, offering consistent yields of excellent quality. Because the fruits grow in long, grape-like clusters, harvesting is very quick and easy.

Key Highlights:

• Ornamental value: Stunning pink flowers and deep red autumn foliage.
• Easy harvest: Large berries grow in long, hanging clusters.
• High productivity: Reliable and regular yields every season.
• Excellent flavor: Sweet, balanced, and firm berries.
• High frost resistance and strong, healthy growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: USA (released in 1987).

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Strong, healthy, and upright.
• Height: Reaches a height of up to 200 cm at maturity.
• Flowering: Highly decorative; flowers have a distinct pink tint before and during bloom.

Fruit

• Size: Large, uniform berries.
• Color and Quality: Attractive blue with a waxy bloom; fruits are firm and crack-resistant.
• Flavor: Sweet, harmoniously balanced, and very refreshing.
• Usage: Excellent for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing (jams, baking).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost: High frost hardiness (down to -30 °C).
• Diseases: Known for its good resistance to common blueberry diseases.
• Soil: Requires standard acidic, well-drained, and humus-rich soil.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but planting with another variety (e.g., 'Bluecrop') is recommended for maximum yield.
• Pruning: Requires regular pruning to maintain its upright habit and thin the canopy.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-season variety, ripening from late July.