Rocio

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Rocio is a variety of blueberries exclusive to Hortifrut for America.

It is one of the best blueberry varieties for warm temperate and tropical climates.

Its fruit is large, firm, juicy, sweet with variable acidity and excellent flavor.

Rocio adapts to Hortifrut’s production conditions in Peru.

  • Rocio is a Jumbo fruit variety in Peru, easy to harvest and with exposed bunches.
  • Very productive and precocious plant, with an erect habit and easy handling.
  • Planted in Peru since 2014.

AVAILABILITY FROM HORTIFRUT IN PERU

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FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS

Weight
(g)
Size
(mm)
Caliber
Distribution
Sweetness
(ºBrix)
Acidity
(%)
Firmness
2,5 to 6 g 18 to 23 mm 20 % M – 80 % L – XL 11 to 12,5 Brix 0,9 to 1,3 % 75 to 80 SHORE