Blueberries aren’t just delicious but are also loaded with tons of antioxidants.  Depending on the variant they can be either evergreen or deciduous.  Even though blueberries don’t need to be watered often they do need to stay moist.  During the Summer season, 20-30mm of water per week will be sufficient.

This juicy fruit produces 6-8months during the year depending on your area.  Buds mostly start forming late in Summer to early in Autumn.  This popular fruit will flourish when grown in Canadian Peat moss and Pine Mulch mixed with well-drained soil.  Suitable for indoor or container planting.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -35°c
• Estimated height: 2.4m
• Estimated width: 3m
• Self-pollinating
• Drought-resistant
• Pests & diseases resistant

Planting distance: 0.75cm x 1.9m to 2.2m between the rows.

Pruning requirements:  Fine lean pruning may be needed during the first 4 years however older plant branches will have to be pruned during Winter or after the fruit has been produced to encourage new growth and aid with air circulation and light penetration.

Used for: Cocktails, juices, syrups, salads, jams, desserts, sauces or fresh fruit.

Did you know?  Blueberries may help defend against heart disease.  It is loaded with fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and phytonutrient content and lacks cholesterol helping it look after your heart’s health.  Cholesterol in blueberries is lower because the fibre helps break it down lessening your chance of heart disease.