Blueberries

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Blueberries will not be available for the 2023 season due to supplier constraints. Bare-Root Fruit & Vegetable Cultural Guide Bare-Root Fruit & Vegetable Receiving Guide Blueberries are naturally high in anti-oxidants, are extremely nutritious and have high vitamin content. Grow blueberries for pies, delicious jams and preserves. Best of all, bake your own blueberry muffins! Blueberries are considered a beautiful productive hedge with spring ... Blueberries are naturally high in anti-oxidants, are extremely nutritious and have high vitamin content. Grow blueberries for pies, delicious jams and preserves. Best of all, bake your own blueberry muffins! Blueberries are considered a beautiful productive hedge with spring flowers on dark green foliage, delicious fruit in the summer and colorful autumn foliage. Flowers provide nectar for native bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The fruit is also loved by birds and other wildlife. Certain varieties of blueberry plants need a specific length of time in dormancy – specifically, in temperatures below 45°F– to set fruit. Blueberries that fall into the “high chill” category are called Northern Highbush and they need cooler winters to thrive. If you live in a warmer climate such as California or Florida, “low chill” varieties called Southern Highbush are likely your best bet. Because blueberries are generally self-sterile, two separate varieties are necessary for cross-pollination and flower and fruit set. Therefore, it is important that both varieties be planted near each other and overlap in pollination time to ensure cross pollination. Once established, your blueberry plants may last well up to 20 or more years provided they are well cared for. Blueberries like an acidic soil with a pH range of 4.0 to 5.0. If your soil is more alkaline, you may add ammonium sulfate to lower the pH. Set plants out as early as possible in the spring. Space your blueberries about 5’ apart, with 8’ between rows. Dig a hole double th