Blueberry season advances in Chile with good fruit condition despite rainfall

During a technical visit to orchards in Chile’s central-northern region, Sebastián Ochoa, director of CASM Blueberries and founder of Blueberries News, observed the start of the first exports and the fruit’s good condition, despite the rainfall recorded in the area.

The blueberry season is beginning to take shape in Chile’s central-northern region, with the start of the first exports and a domestic market that, according to Sebastián Ochoa, director of CASM Blueberries and founder of Blueberries News, is offering attractive prices for the fruit.

This week, the consultant visited orchards in Chile’s central-northern region. “The fruit is very firm, with excellent flavor, a crisp texture, and excellent size. Despite the heavy rainfall caused by El Niño, no condition issues or fruit damage have been observed,” he said.

According to Ochoa, rising temperatures are accelerating the pace of flowering and fruit development.