Blueberries

Instrumental in the introduction of blueberries to Australia, Mountain Blue has a long history of providing Australia's growers and consumers with premium blueberry varieties. With Northern and Southern Highbush genetics, there is a variety for every growing region and season.

Early Varieties (Fruiting earlier in the season)

Eureka Sunrise

Average Berry Specs:
Weight: 3
Size: 19
Brix: 14
Firmness: 62

Eureka Gold

Average Berry Specs
Weight: 3.6
Size: 21
Brix: 13
Firmness 70

Dazzle

Average Berry Specs:
Weight: 2
Size: 18
Brix: 15
Firmness: 64

Mid Varieties (Fruiting in mid season)

Late Season ( late season fruiting)

Sunset

Average Berry Specs
Weight: 3
Average Berry Size: 20
Brix: 13
Firmness 61

Twlight

Average Berry Specs
Weight: 3
Average Berry Size: 19
Brix: 12
Firmness 49

Echo

Average Berry Specs
Weight: 3.5
Average Berry Size: 20
Brix: 12
Firmness: 55

Midnight

Average Berry Specs
Weight: 3
Size: 19
Brix: 12
Firmness: 49

Research and Development News

Mountain Blue have a strong research and development program, that supply world-renowned genetics in a variety of formats to suit growers requirements. The program is headed by world-leading expert Ridley Bell, who has been actively involved in the development of the Australian blueberry industry since its humble beginning in 1975.

His early work has involved the development of several Northern Highbush varieties. Named 2010 NSW Farmer of the Year, Ridley continues his work in the development of new varieties, both Northern and Southern Highbush, including the world-renowned variety, Eureka. Mountain Blue and the Bell family was also recently named The Weekly Times Coles 2020 Horticulture Farmer of the Year for their contribution to the Australian blueberry industry.