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Prefers well drained acidic soil in full sun or part shade. Plant in a pot with ericaceous compost if your soil is not suitable. Water with rainwater. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Protect the fruit from birds.
Remove the plant from it’s pot and soak the roots in a bucket of water for 1 hour. Dig a hole, or select a pot wide enough to be able to spread out the roots, and deep enough so that the old soil mark on the stem is at the same level as the ground. Place centrally in the hole and refill with a mix of soil and compost. Firm down and water well.
This plant really needs low pH to bloom. Don’t bother to plant if you dont have compost or un-balanced peat.
As Highbush blueberry is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.Birds love berries so they must be protected (with nets).
These estimates for how long Highbush blueberry takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
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Average 40 days | Min 6 days | Max 1660 days (7)
Originated from US/CA swaps. Hybrids wont grow very tall, but original plant will.
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