(U.S. Plant Patent 16,266): Part of the Georgia River Series, Alapaha is a 2001 release of the University of Georgia . It flowers after Climax however fruit ripens about the same time as Climax. Plants have very vigorous upright growth with narrow crowns. The fruit is medium in size with excellent color, firmness, and yields; it also has a dry stem scar. It is recommended to be planted with cultivars that bloom at a similar time such as Austin and Premier for pollination. Alapaha's chilling requirement is 450 to 550 hours. (2 year plant, bareroot)