Patents Assigned to Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130239260
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Cargo’ is provided. ‘Cargo’ is a commercial variety intended to be machine harvested for both the fresh and processed markets. The variety has a very uniform crop of medium sized fruit with good flavor and excellent firmness, and has consistently high yields. ‘Cargo’ is a vigorous plant, with a narrow crown and upright growing habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 800 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery. Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20130239265
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Blue Ribbon’ is provided. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest market. The variety produces a large berry with exceptional flavor and crunch. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is an early to mid-season variety, ripening after Duke but before Draper, and producing high yields of excellent quality fruit, with good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is vigorous with a semi-upright to spreading growth habit, and an estimated chilling requirement of 800-1000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20130239264
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Clockwork’ is provided. ‘Clockwork’ is a commercial variety with excellent machine harvest characteristics, and is intended for the processed foods market. The variety has a concentrated mid-season ripening schedule, with the potential to be harvested only once per season. ‘Clockwork’ holds up well in freezer trials, with excellent flavor and texture. The plant is vigorous, with an upright growth habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 800 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20130239261
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Top Shelf’ is provided. ‘Top Shelf’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest market. The variety has jumbo-sized sky-blue fruit with excellent flavor. ‘Top Shelf’ ripens mid-season, approximately 2 to 3 weeks later than ‘Duke,’ and holds up well in storage trials. The plant is vigorous, with an upright, vase shaped growth habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 700 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Patent number: PP23325
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-043’ is provided. ‘ZF06-043’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The new variety has deep green foliage with pink and orange new growth, which turns a deep purple color in the fall, retaining its foliage throughout the winter. ‘ZF06-043’ has a round, compact growth habit. The new variety ripens in mid-July and produces mildly sweet, firm berries in moderately loose clusters. The plant is moderately vigorous, with an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Patent number: PP23336
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-079’ is provided. ‘ZF06-079’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The plant has striking blue/green foliage with pink new growth throughout spring and summer and turns an attractive lavender color in the fall. The new variety ripens in mid-July in Oregon and produces mildly sweet berries in loose clusters. The plant is vigorous, with an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner