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Florida’s Market Window
April 1 – May 15 |
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| Average Harvest for Florida (Avg Pounds per Acre): |
| South Florida |
5,000-7,000 lbs. |
| Central Florida |
7,000-10,000 lbs. |
| North Florida |
10,000-12,000 lbs. |
*Chill hours factor into the increase in production
*However price per pound is lower, in North Florida. |
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| “GROSS” Average Price per Pound |
| 2005 |
$8.00 per pound |
| 2006 |
$7.50 per pound |
| 2007 |
$6.50 per pound |
| 2008 |
$6.50 per pound |
Example:
1 mature acre should produce 8,000 lbs. of blueberries
8,000 lbs x $6.50 per pound = $52,000 |
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