Blueray Blueberry Plant | Northern Highbush, Mid-Season | 3 Year Old (18โ24" Tall)
๐ซ Blueray Northern Highbush Blueberry Plant โ 3 Year Old (18โ24" Tall)
Blueray Blueberry is a highly reliable Northern Highbush variety, widely grown for both home gardens and commercial orchards. Known for its adaptability, heavy yields, and sweet, light-blue fruit, Blueray is considered one of the best all-around blueberries for Zones 4โ8.
๐ฑ Why Grow Blueray Blueberries?
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Large, Sweet Berries โ Firm, flavorful, and resistant to cracking.
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Extended Harvest โ Mid-season ripening in July, continues for weeks.
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Cold Hardy & Disease Resistant โ Thrives in USDA Zones 4โ8.
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Attractive Plants โ 4โ6 ft upright bushes with stunning crimson fall color.
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Cross-Pollination Benefits โ Semi self-fertile, but larger crops with other highbush varieties.
โ๏ธ Planting & Care Instructions
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Plant Size: 18โ24" bare root, 3 years old.
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Requires acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil (pH 4.5โ5.5).
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Choose a sunny location (6โ8 hours daily).
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Space plants 4โ5 ft apart, rows 8โ10 ft apart.
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Water consistently; avoid drought stress.
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Mulch to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
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Fertilize after 4โ6 weeks, avoid late-season fertilizer.
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For best yields, plant alongside other Northern Highbush varieties.
๐ Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves, or freezing.
๐ Mature Plant Height: 4โ6 ft
๐ธ Ripening Season: Mid-season (July)
๐ซ Zones: USDA 4โ8