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Blueray Blueberry Plant | Northern Highbush, Mid-Season | 3 Year Old (18–24" 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 4–8.
🌱 Why Grow Blueray Blueberries?
- Large, Sweet Berries – Firm, flavorful, and resistant to cracking.
- Extended Harvest – Mid-season ripening in July, continues for weeks.
- Cold Hardy & Disease Resistant – Thrives in USDA Zones 4–8.
- Attractive Plants – 4–6 ft upright bushes with stunning crimson fall color.
- Cross-Pollination Benefits – Semi self-fertile, but larger crops with other highbush varieties.
☀️ Planting & Care Instructions
- Plant Size: 18–24" bare root, 3 years old.
- Requires acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil (pH 4.5–5.5).
- Choose a sunny location (6–8 hours daily).
- Space plants 4–5 ft apart, rows 8–10 ft apart.
- Water consistently; avoid drought stress.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
- Fertilize after 4–6 weeks, avoid late-season fertilizer.
- For best yields, plant alongside other Northern Highbush varieties.
🍇 Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves, or freezing.
📏 Mature Plant Height: 4–6 ft
🌸 Ripening Season: Mid-season (July)
🫐 Zones: USDA 4–8