Variety traits

Vaccinium yield

Vaccinium L.

The yield of the genus Vaccinium is measured in t/ha for plantations and kg/ha for wild populations, as well as by the productivity of a single bush (kg/bush). This indicator is a key criterion in variety trials and industrial production planning.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Bilberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

Yield assessment methods depend on research objectives: for industrial plantations, tons per hectare are used, whereas for natural resources, a threshold of 150 kg/ha is significant. The 1×1 m sample plot method is practiced for berry counting alongside modern instrumental techniques using computer vision. In variety trials, data are recorded annually, starting from the onset of bearing, typically 3–4 years after planting.

Yield values vary significantly depending on the genotype, agricultural practices, and weather conditions. For highbush blueberry, 4–5 years after planting, the yield is 3.4–5.9 t/ha, and the productivity of a single bush can reach 1.8 kg. For interspecific blueberry hybrids, productivity indicators are often limited to 600 g per bush. These data form the basis for agrotechnological decisions, including the adjustment of irrigation, fertilization, and bush pruning to maximize profitability.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Bilberry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.