Herbert Blueberry - Wholesale

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Description

HERBERT BLUEBERRY

Vaccinium corymbosum

Origin: USDA 1952

Highbush type cultivar. The plants are open and spread and grow to a height of 5 feet. The fruits begin to ripen on August 10th in Michigan and will yield fruit for approximately 2 weeks. Yields will be consistent every year averaging 8 pounds per plant.

Fruit size is large with a medium blue color. The flavors have high desert quality with sweet and high aromas. Berry quality is tender with a stem scar, therefore the fruits have a short shelf life.

Harvesting is accomplished by hand, it is not recommended to harvest mechanically. Markets for the fruits should be u-pick or local fresh markets, because of the fine flavors and aromas. We reintroduced this variety for the outstanding flavor and the high demand by u-pick growers. Hardiness Zones: 5-7

Care Info

  • Plant Type:Highbush blueberry-height varying between 4 to 12 feet. Deciduous fruiting shrub.
  • pH Requirements:4.0 - 5.5
  • Soil Type:Well drained sand or sandy loam
  • Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
  • Plant Rows Spacing:3 - 5 feet
  • Plant Aisle Spacing:5 - 10 feet
  • Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
  • USDA Zones:4 - 10
  • Scientific Name:Vaccinium corymbosum

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: Highbush Blueberry is one of the Original Native Fruit Plants in North America, so when you plant you are replacing our native species. You can use them as a fruiting fence and for wildlife food. The blueberry Is very nutritious and is a fibrous fruit containing the highest amount of antioxidants of any fruit or vegetable. It is also a four season ornamental.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Moist during the growing season. Rule of Thumb is 1 inch per week during the growing season and until the plants become dormant.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Medium rate acid type fertilizer.

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