Reka Blueberry Plant | Early-Season Northern Highbush | Fast-Growing, High-Yield, Cold-Hardy (1-Quart Live Plant / Bare Root 10–12")

Reka Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an early-season Northern Highbush variety prized for vigorous growth, high yields, and sweet-tart flavor. Bred in New Zealand and known for its adaptability, Reka performs beautifully in a wide range of soils—including slightly wetter sites—making it a favorite for home gardens, containers, and edible landscapes.

🌱 Why Grow Reka?

• Early harvest: Among the first Northern Highbush blueberries to ripen

• High yield: Heavy crops of medium-sized, juicy berries

• Fast-growing: Establishes quickly and fruits early in its life

• Cold-hardy: Excellent for USDA Zones 4–7

• Adaptable: Tolerates varied soils; prefers acidic, organic-rich media

• Great flavor: Sweet with a refreshing tart finish—perfect fresh, baked, or frozen

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 Reka blueberry plant

• Size: 10–12" plant, ~2 years old

• Form: Choose the correct option for your listing → 1-quart live plant or bare root

☀️ Planting & Care

• Light: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day)

• Soil: Acidic pH 4.5–5.5, rich in organic matter, well-draining

• Water: Keep consistently moist—blueberries dislike drought

• Spacing: 4–5 ft between plants; rows 8–10 ft apart

• Mulch: Pine bark/wood chips to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots

• Pruning: Late winter to encourage new fruiting wood

• Pollination: Self-fertile, but yields improve with another early-season highbush nearby

🫐 Uses

Fresh eating, pancakes & baking, smoothies, preserves, and freezing.