Blueberry
Featured varieties:
Early Season:
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- Blueray – 5-6′ tall, extra large berries
- Misty – 4-5′ tall, medium size fruit, Southern type
- O’Neal – 4-6′ tall, great taste, Southern type
- Earliblue – 4-6′ tall, best eaten fresh, medium size berries
- Sweetheart – 5-6′ tall, heavy crop, very sweet, medium-large berries
Mid Season:
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- Bluecrop – 5-6′ tall, produces large crops
- Chandler – 4-5′ tall, very large berries
- Jubilee – 4-6′ tall, great taste, medium size berries
- Pink Lemonade – 4-5′ tall, very sweet, pink berries
Late Season:
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- Darrow – 4-6′ tall, large berries
Growing Tips:
- Blueberries need acidic soil to help them process iron. Use ammonium fertilizers regularly to achieve a lower pH. Planting near established pines will give the soil an acidic boost, and encouraging the growth of grasses nearby will help break down iron into a form your blueberries can utilize.
- Blueberries also need well draining soil, so adding compost is a must! Try to avoid letting the soil swing between moisture extremes. Blueberries use a lot of water during fruit set, so keep a close eye on their moisture levels at that time.
- Most blueberries require pollination by a second variety with an overlapping bloom time. Plant them at least 3-4 ft apart to allow for ample growing room and air circulation.
