Blueberry varieties at White River Source

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Blueberries are a traditional American fruit, used for pies, jellies and jams. There are two main types: Highbush, or cultivated blueberries and Lowbush, or wild types. Highbush berries grow to a height of 10ft. or more and, generally, have larger fruits . Lowbush berries grow to only about 3ft. and have smaller berries. There are varieties of both types that do well in warmer or cooler climates, thus there are Northern highbush, Southern highbush and Northern and Southern lowbush varieties. Plant at least one plant of two or more varieties to guarantee pollination.

All blueberries prefer a slightly acidic soil with optimum pH at 4.0-5.2. Soil should be slightly moist, so compact clay soils aren't blueberry-friendly. If your soil pH is higher, you can lower it by adding quantities of loam, compost (oak leaves are great), or sulfur. Porosity can be increased by adding peat. Plant the bushes rather shallowly (no deeper than 6"). Keep the weeds down, but make certain that you don't cultivate deeply around the roots - blueberries have shallow root systems that can be damaged by deep cultivation. Also, you should choose an area to plant that has good circulation and away from tree roots. Don't prune until you have about three year's growth, then remove weak shoots. As the bushes age, they will require heavier pruning, so don't be afraid to "lay into 'em".

Northern Highbush Varieties

#AP692
Bluecrop

Bluecrop
Midseason.
This is the leading commercial variety of blueberry grown in the US, producing high yields of large berries with exceptional taste that do very well for eating fresh, freezing or canning. Frost and winter hardy.
#AP692 2-year plant $ 8.00

#AP844
Blueray

Blueray
Midseason.
Bushes produce large dark blue fruits with surpassing sweetness. A favorite variety for the Midwest and Northeast US. Frost and winter hardy.
#AP844 2-year plant $ 8.00

#AP692 Bluecrop		Bluecrop Midseason. This is the leading commercial variety of blueberry grown in the US, producing high yields of large berries with exceptional taste that do very well for eating fresh, freezing or canning. Frost and winter hardy. #AP692 2-year plant $ 8.00

#AP844 Blueray		Blueray Midseason. Bushes produce large dark blue fruits with surpassing sweetness. A favorite variety for the Midwest and Northeast US. Frost and winter hardy. #AP844 2-year plant $ 8.00

Southern Highbush Varieties -- USDA Zones 7-10

#AP2668
Misty

Misty
Early.
Berries are medium to large and a sky blue in color - sweet & juicy. The bush is also a lovely ornamental with blue green foliage. Requires only 300 hours of chilling to produce a bumper crop.
#AP2668 2yr plant $8.00

#APCSZ481
Sunshine Blue

Sunshine Blue
Midseason
Semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry with a compact habit and showy pink blooms that fade to white. Self-pollenizing, it makes the perfect warm weather blueberry.
#AP4373 2yr plant $8.00

#AP2667
Sharpblue

Sharpblue
Early.
The leading and most adaptable in low chill areas. Bushes reach 6 ft. in height and in milder areas will bloom and produce fruit year 'round. Fruit is dark blue and the size of a dime. Excellent for areas that recieve less than 500 chilling hours.
#AP2667 2yr plant $ 8.00

#AP2668 Misty		Misty Early. Berries are medium to large and a sky blue in color - sweet & juicy. The bush is also a lovely ornamental with blue green foliage. Requires only 300 hours of chilling to produce a bumper crop. #AP2668 2yr plant $8.00

#APCSZ481 Sunshine Blue		Sunshine Blue Midseason Semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry with a compact habit and showy pink blooms that fade to white. Self-pollenizing, it makes the perfect warm weather blueberry. #AP4373 2yr plant $8.00

#AP2667 Sharpblue		Sharpblue Early. The leading and most adaptable in low chill areas. Bushes reach 6 ft. in height and in milder areas will bloom and produce fruit year 'round. Fruit is dark blue and the size of a dime. Excellent for areas that recieve less than 500 chilling hours. #AP2667 2yr plant $ 8.00

Blueberry Collections

#AP4374B
Northern Highbush Collection

Northern Highbush Collection
2 Bluecrop and 2 Blueray plants
#AP 4374B Northern Highbush Collection $24.00

#AP4375B
Southern Highbush Collection

Southern Highbush Collection
2 Misty and 2 Sharpblue plants

#AP4375B Southern Highbush Collection $24.00

#AP4374B Northern Highbush Collection		Northern Highbush Collection 2 Bluecrop and 2 Blueray plants #AP 4374B Northern Highbush Collection $24.00

#AP4375B Southern Highbush Collection		Southern Highbush Collection 2 Misty and 2 Sharpblue plants #AP4375B Southern Highbush Collection $24.00

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