Blueberry : Bluecrop

Classically sweet, firm, crack-resistant berries, Chill Hours: 1000+

Chill Hours: 1000+

Bluecrop is considered the best all around variety for adaptability, long production period, high yield fruit and disease resistance. There are other varieties with better ornamental value but few perform better in the garden. Bluecrop is perhaps the most widely planted variety in the U.S. Good for eating fresh, preserves, baking, and freezing.

Ericaceae Vaccinium corymbosum

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Blueberry: Highbush

Bluecrop

Highbush Blueberry is native to Northeastern North America and forms the basis of the blueberry growing industry. It was first grown as a commercial crop of the early 1900s when Elizabeth White and Frederick Coville of Whitesbog, New Jersey began identifying superior wild plants and developing improved cultivars. To grow well these species require an acidic soil and a fairly long chill period. These are primarily self pollinating, but benefit from better pollination and larger fruit when planted with a second selections.

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

Blueberries are generally quite hardy. In fact, this variety requires at least 1,000 "chill hours" to fruit properly.
Crops: Spring Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Cultivar Type: Mid-Season
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm

Grow in acidic, well drained soil.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 85°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

'Highbush' blueberry can grow to 4 or 6' tall with a 3 to 4' 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: 48.0 - 72.0"
Plant Diameter: 36.0 - 48.0"
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile: Medium large, classically sweet, firm, light blue berries with good sub-acid flavor.
Rotation Group: Perennial

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Blueberry : Bluecrop

Classically sweet, firm, crack-resistant berries, Chill Hours: 1000+

Bluecrop

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