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Blueberry Shipping Restrictions to Georgia: Scorch Virus Prevention

Q: Why can't blueberry bushes be shipped to Georgia lately?

A: Georgia's #1 fruit crop is blueberries. Blueberry scorch virus devastates plants but isn't established here. State requires incoming plants be tested; some companies choose not to test and simply don't ship.

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Growing Papaya in Georgia: A Tropical Success Story

Pruning Rabbiteye Blueberries for Maximum Fruit