Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinum Corymbosum) – 3 Gallon Pot

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The native Northern Highbush Blueberries are the most widely planted blueberries in the world. This is the original species that is very vigorous and cold-hardy, making it a perfect choice for gardeners in cooler climates and northern regions. The leading commercial blueberry in North America, this one has excellent fruit quality and the berries are very sweet for fresh eating or used in pies and baking, sauces and jams, and frozen for later use. All highbush blueberries are self-fruitful however adding another cultivar(s) might boost fruit yield by up to 20%. But the attributes go beyond just the delectably sweet berries. The pretty spring flowers and handsome blue foliage that turns to vibrant red in fall make the Norther Highbush Blueberry excellent for use in the edible landscape.

The Northern Highbush Blueberries are low maintenance plants that are very easy to grow. The growing area should be sunny to partially shaded and with well drained that is rich in organic matter. They prefer a sandy soil, so adding some river sand to dense, compact soil is beneficial. Acidic soil ranging between 4.5 to 6.0 on the pH scale is a must. If you need to make your soil more acidic apply Soil Sulfur as directed on the product label to acidify soil. One pound of sulfur applied to 100 square feet of soil will lower the pH about 1 pH unit (from 4.5 to 6.0). The sulfur works best if it is tilled in the soil to about six inches. Adding organic matter to the soil at planting time, such as composted cow manure or composted leaves, will also help to create an acid soil.

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