Bluecrop Blueberry
Home GardenerThe award for “best all-around” variety goes to Bluecrop! Bluecrop is adaptable, has disease resistance, and produces an abundance of fruit over a long harvest period. You’ll want help picking these blueberries because there will be so many, but—watch out!—Bluecrop berries have a classic, sweet flavor that can be hard to resist when picking in the garden! While they’re delicious fresh, Bluecrop’s berries are still flavorful when frozen. Bluecrop can grow to a height of four to six feet.
- Why Choose Bluecrop? Bluecrop is considered the best all-around variety because it is adaptable, has disease resistance, and produces an abundance of fruit over a long harvest period.
- What to Expect: Home gardeners can expect a lot of berries with a classic, sweet blueberry flavor that are delicious, fresh or frozen.
- Recommended Growing Zones: Bluecrop is best suited for hardiness zones 4–8.
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How do I properly space my blueberry plants?
Blueberry plants should be spaced 4’–5’ in the row and 10’–12’ between rows.
How much sunlight do blueberry plants need?
Blueberry plants like direct sun, ideally, for at least eight hours per day. However, if eight or more hours of direct sunlight is not possible, the absolute minimum is six hours per day.
When will my blueberry plant bear fruit?
Blueberry plants bear fruit one year after planting. Pinch blossoms during the establishment year.
