Bladen
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- Releasing Organization: NCSU
- Release Year: 1992
- Breeder’s Team: James Ballington
- Season (Early/Mid/Late): Early
- Average Fruit Size: Medium to Large
- Main Traits Known: Adapted to mechanical harvest for fresh market
- Female Parent: NC1171
- Male Parent: NCSF-12-L
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