Blueberry : Jewel

Very large, tangy berries

Jewel has become one of the leading commercial varieties in California due to its adaptability, exceptional growth, high yields, and large tangy fruit. These qualities also make it perfect for many home gardens. Jewel is excellent for milder-winter regions due to its low chill requirement of 200 hours. Plant with other mid-season varieties for best pollination. Chill Hours: 200

Ericaceae Vaccinium corymbosum

This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.

Blueberry: Southern Highbush

Jewel

Southern Highbush blueberries are hybrids of the Northern Highbush blueberry (V. corymbosum) with various southern species (V. ashei , V. darrowi). They are more tolerant of heat and mild winters than the above and do well in warmer and drier areas. They are also less fussy about soil conditions. They are a fairly recent development but have had a big impact because they greatly increase the area where blueberries can be grown.

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Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Perennial
Growing Habit: Bush
Hardiness: Hardy

Blueberries are generally quite hardy. In fact, they require a certain number of "chill hours" to fruit properly the following season.
Crops: Spring Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Cultivar Type: Early
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot

Grow in acidic, well drained soil.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 35°F

Plant your blueberries outdoors anytime the ground is not frozen (above 32˚ F)
Start Indoors: No
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm)

Blueberries prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade (they may be less productive in shade but will still produce some fruit).

Part shade (Warm, Hot)

In very hot climates they may benefit from light shade.
Water: Moderate

Blueberries require constant moisture for maximum productivity. They are actually quite drought tolerant, though in dry situations they will produce less and grow more slowly.
Feeder: Moderate

Blueberries are adapted to grow on acidic soils that are fairly poor and they don't need a lot of NPK nutrients. However, they will often be more productive if fed occasionally.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs lots of space
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: No

Not recommended for this variety. 'Highbush' blueberry can grow to 7 or 8' tall with a 4 to 6' spread. It is possible to grow them in a large pot with a wide diameter, but you would need to provide adequate support as well.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Color: Gray-blue
Fruit Size: - "
Plant Height: 72.0 - 96.0"
Plant Diameter: 36.0 - 48.0"
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Disease Resistance: -
Taste Profile: Large, tangy berries.
Rotation Group: Perennial

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Blueberry : Jewel

Very large, tangy berries

Jewel

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