Blue Crop Blueberry - Wholesale

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Description

BLUE CROP BLUEBERRY

Vaccinium corymbosum

Origin: USDA

Highbrush type cultivar. Height is 4-6 feet at maturity and upright in stature. Ripening date is July 15 in the South Haven, Michigan area. Yield is consistent, ranging from 10-20 pounds per plant at maturity depending upon cultural care.

Fruit size is large with 65 berries per cup. Berry quality is firm, picking scar is small, and berries are bright blue. Harvesting can be done by hand or mechanical harvest. The clusters are open and medium-large. Markets for the fruit can be either fresh or process.

Ornamental value for the bush is excellent. Good green color in summer and fiery red in fall. Very hardy and drought resistant. Blue Crop is the leading early-mid-season highbrush cultivar in the United States. Hardiness Scale 7-4.

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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