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Blueberry | Bluecrop
Blueberry | Bluecrop
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Bluecrop is a reliable and high producing blueberry variety. It is commonly grown commercially and one of the most widely grown blueberries in the world! Fruit ripens over a 3 week period between late July and early August, producing generous clusters of extremely sweet, large berries. Berries are resistant to cracking and store well. This bush reaches 4-6 feet tall at maturity. Bluecrop has shown a high disease resistance and is one of the most drought tolerant highbush blueberry cultivars.
Blueberries grow best in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils. We suggest mixing in some wood chips from softwood or hardwood trees (but not cedar) into the planting hole and as a mulch. They thrive in full sun locations but can withstand partial shade. To ensure optimal harvest we recommend a light winter pruning, removing damaged or crossing branches and thinning out some of the older branches once the bush has gone dormant. This is Zone 4-8
Common Blueberry Questions
What type of soil is best for growing blueberries?
Blueberries grow best in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils. We suggest mixing in some wood chips from softwood or hardwood trees (but not cedar) into the planting hole and as a mulch.
How much sun exposure do blueberries require?
They thrive in full sun locations but can withstand partial shade.
How should blueberries be pruned?
To ensure optimal harvest we recommend a light winter pruning, removing damaged or crossing branches and thinning out some of the older branches once the bush has gone dormant.
Can blueberries be grown in containers, and what are the best care practices?
Blueberries work well in containers and can easily be kept for several years in a rich bark based potting soil. There is no need to take them indoors, though they would appreciate being set out of the wind during Arctic outflow events.