| WARF: P01289US |  |
| Cranberry Variety Named "HyRed" |
| INVENTORS | • | Brent McCown, Eric Zeldin, Peter Normington |
OVERVIEW
Red pigment content is a valuable trait in cranberries. In regions with short
growing seasons, such as Wisconsin, cranberries contain less pigment than those
from regions with longer growing seasons. The inventors have now developed a new
and distinct variety of cranberry, called ‘HyRed,’ which is an early-maturing,
high-color cranberry hybrid. HyRed is of value in all agricultural regions, but
is particularly suitable for regions with short growing seasons. This variety is
derived from a cross between the ‘Stevens’ variety and an assortment of
seedlings from the ‘Ben Lear’ selection designated as Ben Lear No. 8. The short
seasonal maturity of this hybrid allows farmers in regions with colder fall
weather to harvest their cranberries after full development of fruit color. In
other agricultural regions, the early coloration allows an extension of the
harvest season.
KEY BENEFITS
- Contains significantly higher red pigment than other commercial varieties, bringing additional premiums when sold to processors
- Short seasonal maturity reduces the risk of crop damage due to unpredictable late-season weather events
- Excellent vigor
- Yield is comparable to other commercial varieties
- Yields are stable between seasons because of a high capacity to set flower buds on fruiting uprights
- Develops good coloration when deeply covered within the vine mat, resulting in a more uniformly pigmented harvest
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Intellectual Property Status
Tech Fields
Agriculture - Plant varieties
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