Rebel Blueberry Characteristics
The Rebel blueberry is known for its early yields and large fruits. Commonly compared to the Star blueberry cultivar, the Rebel is said to yield earlier ripening fruit which exceeds the similar Star counterpart in ripening, yield, and plant vigor.

Chilling Level – Like all blueberries the Rebel needs a cooling or wintering period to promote fruit growth, but this period is typically around 400 chill hours and has been reported to be as little as 200 to 300 hours for some southern varieties in comparison to the northern chill time of 800 hours average. While plants can reach below freezing, plant hardiness is meant to stay above 0 degrees.
Ripening Season – Rebel blueberries are exceptionally early ripener fruiting in early spring unless cultivated as a year-round plant.
Fruit Qualities – Extra large light purple berries have a mild to bland flavor for Rebel blueberry plants.
Berry Size – Rebel berries are extra-large running 1.9 to 2.8 grams per berry.