When choosing ablueberry varietyfor our garden, we should take into account the time of ripening, fruit size and resistance to frost and disease. The choice is not easy. To make the right choice, it is worth knowingproven blueberry varieties , suitable for amateur cultivation. Seewhich blueberry variety is the best and has the biggest fruitThese are the 8 most valuable blueberry varieties to plant in your gardens!
Which blueberry variety is best for the garden?
Recommended varieties of American blueberry
1. American blueberry 'Bluecrop'- the most common and longest-grown variety of the American blueberry. This variety is characterized by high fertility, complete resistance to frost, diseases and drought, and above all, it iseasy to growTherefore it is recommended as a variety for beginner amateur growers. The blueberry variety 'Bluecrop' is considered by nurserymen to be the best blueberry variety for cultivation in our climate. It is a medium-early variety - the fruits ripen in early August. All these advantages make blueberry 'Bluecrop' seedlings the most bought and planted in gardens.
2. Highbush blueberry 'Chandler'- blueberry varietywith the largest fruits- their diameter exceeds 22 mm and the weight is 2 g. Medium-early variety - the fruits ripen from August to the middle September. Its disadvantage is low resistance to frost.Therefore, it is recommended for cultivation in regions with light winters.
3. Highbush blueberry 'Herbert'- blueberry varietywith large fruits, distinguished by the best tasteMedium-late variety - the fruits ripen in mid-August. They do not tolerate long storage and transport. Recommended for cultivation in warmer regions of Poland due to low frost resistance.
Large blueberry fruit. Almost like raspberries!
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4. American blueberry 'Bluegold'- a shrub of this variety is small in size and has a spherical shape. It is a variety of American blueberryrecommended for container cultivation on balconies and terracesNumerous fruits. They are ready for harvest more than a week after they have completely colored, usually in the second half of August (medium-late variety).
5. American blueberry 'Bonifacy'- this is the firstbred in PolandAmerican blueberry variety.Fruits with a diameter of 14-20 mm and a delicately spicy flavor. Medium-late variety -bears fruit abundantlyfrom the beginning of August to the end of September.variety resistant to fungal diseases
6. Highbush blueberry 'Spartan'- bushes of this variety bloom late, thanks to whichare not damaged by the May frosts . The fruits are very large and very tasty. Early variety - the fruit ripens in the second half of July. Requires light and permeable soils.
7. Highbush blueberry 'Patriot'- medium-early variety - the fruit ripens at the end of July. The fruits are very large, slightly flattened. Due tohigh frost resistance,it is a blueberry variety suitable for cultivation in all regions of Poland.Tolerates heavy and wet soilsRecommended for amateur cultivation.
8. Highbush blueberry 'Earliblue'- it isthe earliest ripening varietyof blueberry - harvested at the beginning of July.It is also valued forhigh frost resistance and ease of cultivationFor these reasons, it is especially recommended for amateur crops. The fruits are medium-sized, with a characteristic slightly sour taste.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
