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Bluecrop Blueberry
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Vaccinium 'Bluecrop,' a popular blueberry variety. This detailed description and growing tips are helpful for individuals interested in cultivating this variety. Here's a summary of the key points:
Vaccinium 'Bluecrop' Overview:
Characteristics:
Produces large, well-flavored berries.
Reliable and heavy cropping.
Vigorous bush with good resistance to drought.
Displays beautiful autumn color.
Fruit Description:
Early-mid season variety.
Large, light blue fruits with excellent flavor.
Considered one of the main high-yielding commercial varieties.
Good shelf life for the harvested fruit.
Growing Tips:
Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost (for container planting).
Requires regular watering with rainwater (avoid tap water).
Limited pruning in the first two years; afterward, prune in late February to early March.
To maintain productivity, remove a quarter of branches annually.
Bird Protection:
Cover the plant to prevent birds from accessing the fruits.
Pollination Partners:
Blueberry Chandler
Blueberry Liberty
Blueberry Northland
Blueberry Patriot
Blueberry Sunshine Blue
Pollination Information:
Blueberries are partially self-fertile, but planting more than one variety enhances yield.
This concise summary should serve as a quick reference for individuals looking to grow Vaccinium 'Bluecrop' and promote successful cultivation.
Vaccinium 'Bluecrop' Overview:
Characteristics:
Produces large, well-flavored berries.
Reliable and heavy cropping.
Vigorous bush with good resistance to drought.
Displays beautiful autumn color.
Fruit Description:
Early-mid season variety.
Large, light blue fruits with excellent flavor.
Considered one of the main high-yielding commercial varieties.
Good shelf life for the harvested fruit.
Growing Tips:
Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost (for container planting).
Requires regular watering with rainwater (avoid tap water).
Limited pruning in the first two years; afterward, prune in late February to early March.
To maintain productivity, remove a quarter of branches annually.
Bird Protection:
Cover the plant to prevent birds from accessing the fruits.
Pollination Partners:
Blueberry Chandler
Blueberry Liberty
Blueberry Northland
Blueberry Patriot
Blueberry Sunshine Blue
Pollination Information:
Blueberries are partially self-fertile, but planting more than one variety enhances yield.
This concise summary should serve as a quick reference for individuals looking to grow Vaccinium 'Bluecrop' and promote successful cultivation.
Bluecrop Blueberry
£11.99
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Bluecrop Blueberry
£11.99
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Key Points
Depth
Mature Spread1.2–1.8 meters (4–6 feet)
Mature Height1.5–2 meters (5–6.5 feet)
Origin
Frost Tolerance
Colour
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