Our Trials

We conduct most of our research in house at our Grand Junction greenhouse, and at Alma, Georgia. In addition, we have numerous grower trials distributed around the MBG grower network.

You can view the map below to see more of our grower trial sites.

Grand Junction, MI

Alma, GA

How the Program Works

The program is designed as an integrated pipeline:

Identify promising parent material and target traits.

Create and evaluate thousands of new seedlings and selections.

Multiply elite selections for larger-scale testing.

Test performance under real commercial growing conditions across the MBG grower network.

Deliver varieties that improve grower profitablility and consumer satisfaction.

Our Trials

Grand Junction, MI

Alma, GA

How the Program Works

Why it Matters

For Consumers - Consistently delicious blueberries with excellent eating quality.

For Growers - High-quality plants with strong yield potential and commercial performance.

For Retailers and Consumers - Reliable fruit quality, firmness, and shelf life.

Berry Blue Trial Map

Our Trials

Grand Junction, MI

Alma, GA

How the Program Works

Genetic Discovery

Breeding & Selection

Nursery Propagation

Field Evaluation

Commercial Release

Why it Matters

For Consumers - Consistently delicious blueberries with excellent eating quality.

For Growers - High-quality plants with strong yield potential and commercial performance.

For Retailers and Consumers - Reliable fruit quality, firmness, and shelf life.

Berry Blue Trial Map