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Blueberry Yield Calculator

Estimate your harvest based on growing conditions. Powered by data from the Wild Blueberry Yield Prediction dataset — New Jersey is the #2 blueberry-producing state in the U.S.

Growing Conditions

25 ac

Total planted blueberry acreage

1 ac500 ac
25 cm

Mean plant diameter

10 cm50 cm
2 bees/m\u00b2/min

Honeybees observed per sq meter per minute

0 bees/m\u00b2/min5 bees/m\u00b2/min
0.5 bees/m\u00b2/min

Bumble bees observed per sq meter per minute

0 bees/m\u00b2/min3 bees/m\u00b2/min
150 mm

Average growing season rainfall

50 mm300 mm
68\u00b0F

Average growing season temperature

55\u00b0F85\u00b0F
50%

Percentage of flowers that produce fruit

20%80%
0.4 g

Average weight per berry

0.2 g0.8 g
3

Average seed count per berry

16

Yield Estimate

Estimated Yield

10,890

lbs / acre

Total Harvest

272,250 lbs

Acreage

25 acres

Revenue Estimates

Fresh market @ $2.50/lb$680,625
Processed @ $0.80/lb$217,800

With drone-optimized spraying

+15% yield potential from precision application timing and coverage

12,523 lbs/ac(+1,633 lbs/ac)

Fresh revenue: $782,687.5 (+$102,062.5)

Factors Affecting Yield

Understanding what drives blueberry production helps you make smarter management decisions — and shows where drone technology has the biggest impact.

Pollinator Health

Honeybee and bumble bee density are the strongest predictors of blueberry yield. Avoid spraying during peak pollination hours.

Irrigation Timing

Blueberries need 1–2 inches of water per week during fruit development. Drone-mounted sensors can map moisture stress in real time.

Temperature Management

Optimal growing temperature is 65–75°F. Extreme heat reduces fruit set. Thermal drone imaging identifies heat-stressed zones early.

Clone Selection

Larger clone sizes produce more fruit per plant. Aerial NDVI mapping helps identify underperforming clones for replacement.

Precision Spraying

Targeted drone application reduces chemical use by 30–40% while improving coverage uniformity across the canopy.

Yield Monitoring

Season-over-season drone data builds yield maps that guide fertilizer placement, pruning decisions, and harvest logistics.

Maximize Your Blueberry Yield

Precision drone spraying delivers the right inputs at the right time, boosting pollination coverage and reducing waste across every acre.

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