Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- Bush
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Blueberries are generally quite hardy. In fact, they require at least 800 "cold hours" to fruit properly the following season.
- 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
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
- 48.0 - 72.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 36.0 - 48.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Fresh sweet taste. Its high sugar content makes this variety great for baking.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial