Fruit-Blueberry-Jersey #1
Fruit-Blueberry-Jersey #1
Jersey Blueberry
Easy to grow
Regular price
$2999
$29.99
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This variety is a favorite for home gardeners wanting an easy to grow, heavy producing late season variety. The fruit is dark blue, small to medium in size, and very sweet in flavor. Excellent for baking. A reliable producer every year.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jersey'
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um kor-im-BOH-sum
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Rich, acidic, well-drained soil
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Rhododendron x 'PJM Elite' (classic acid-lovers, extended bloom)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
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