US Plant Patent PP24831
BB06-540FL-12
Blueberry plant named “BB06-540FL-12”
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends November 28, 2032.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 12, 2032. This patent earned 47 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP24831
- Filed
- October 12, 2012
- Granted
- September 2, 2014
- Expires
- November 28, 2032
- Assignee
- BERRY BLUE LLC
- Inventor
- WHEELER EDMUND J; HANCOCK JAMES F
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB06-540FL-12’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB06-540FL-12’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid, as illustrated and described, Southern highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium ) variety based largely on V. darrowii . It is a productive, very early season ripening variety with high quality fresh market characteristics. It is intended for areas which successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. ‘BB06-540FL-12’ provides well-exposed fruit, an upright bush with a small crown, concentrated ripening, firm fruit and easy detachment. ‘BB06-540FL-12’ has an attractive blue color with medium amount of bloom, which is modestly maintained during handling. The flavor is very good with a balance of high sweetness levels and medium acidity. Berries have a crunchy and juicy texture with medium storage ability of 2 to 3 weeks.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-540FL-12’ as described and shown herein.
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