Blueberry : red currant

It is a deciduous shrub normally growing to 1-1.5 m tall, occasionally 2 m, with five-lobed leaves arranged spirally on the stems. The flowers are inconspicuous yellow-green, in pendulous 4–8 cm racemes, maturing into bright red translucent edible berries about 8–12 mm diameter, with 3-10 berries on each raceme. An established bush can produce 3-4 kilos of berries from mid to late summer.Currant bushes prefer partial to full sunlight, and can grow in most types of soil. They are relatively low-maintenance plants and can also be used as ornamentation.

Ericaceae Vaccinium corymbosum

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Blueberry: Highbush

red currant

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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