Bluecrop Blueberry
$15.00
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Bluecrop Blueberry
$15.00
Vaccinium carymbosum 'Bluecrop'
Considered a "best all-around" variety, Bluecrop is adaptable, has disease resistance, and produces an abundance of fruit over a long harvest period. Bluecrop berries have a classic, sweet flavor that is delicious fresh and still flavorful when frozen.
Produce in second or third year and continue for ten or more years.
1 liter pot, 12-14"
Sourced from MA
Growing Tips
- Remove all flowers during first year, do not allow berries to develop, allowing plant energy to be directed to root and shoot growth.
- Blueberries are partly self-sterile, meaning that at least 2 varieties are needed for good cross pollination. Any combination of varieties will work.
| Mature width (ft) | 3-4 |
| Mature height (ft) | 4-6 |
| Recommended spacing (ft) | 4-5 |
| Sun preference | Full |
| Soil type preference | Loam, sand |
| Soil moisture preference | Moist |
| Pollination |
Self-pollinated but greater yields with multiples of different variety |
| Ripens/harvest | July to August |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| pH | 4.5-4.8 |
| Uses | Fresh eating, frozen, baking, jams and preserves |
Resources
Growing Information, Johnny Selected Seeds
Growing Fruit: Highbush Blueberries, UNH Extension