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Why Blueberries Won't Thrive in Tropical South Pacific Climates

Blueberries require a chilling period (hours below 40°F) to set fruit. Without winter dormancy, plants exhaust themselves and die. Even low-chill varieties (150 hours) need some cold—available in North Florida/California but not the South Pacific.

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