Draper Blueberry

Draper is a mid-season variety prized for its outstanding fruit quality, earliness, and concentrated ripening. It produces heavy yields of firm, crisp berries with excellent flavor, high sweetness, and bright, uniform color. The berries hold their quality well after harvest, making Draper especially valuable for fresh market and retail sales. Plants are vigorous, upright, and reach four to six feet in height.

Features:

• Mid-Season and Concentrated Ripening: Draper ripens early mid-season with a short, concentrated harvest window, ideal for efficient picking.
• Exceptional Fruit Quality: Berries are firm, crisp, flavorful, and maintain their quality in storage and shipping.
• Market Advantage: With high sweetness, bright color, and excellent shelf life, Draper is a strong choice for fresh market operations.

Breeder: Michigan State University

Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 5–7

Photo provided by Fall Creek.