Good varieties of blueberries

Tall blueberry, or garden blueberry, is a beautiful and healthy plant. By planting bushes of one of these 10 varieties around the perimeter of the garden, you will get a charming hedge that every summer will delight you with a rich harvest of delicious and very healthy berries.

Gardeners began to cultivate wild blueberries only 100 years ago, so we can safely say that garden blueberries are a young culture. This berry is attractive both as an ornamental plant and as a berry shrub, which gives a high-quality, tasty, vitamin-rich harvest.

If for some reason you still have not managed to "settle" tall blueberries in your garden, we advise you to try one of these varieties.

1. Bluegold

This popular blueberry variety is light blue with a dense, aromatic flesh. And the bushes themselves are lush and beautiful, so they will be a wonderful decoration for any garden. However, it should be borne in mind that spreading is at the same time a lack of bushes of this variety, because they require strong pruning.

Bluegold is an early variety. The fruits acquire a rich color at the beginning of summer and ripen amicably by mid-July. From one bush, from 4.5 kg of berries are harvested, even in not the most productive years.

This blueberry can withstand frosts down to -35 ° C, therefore it is suitable for growing in northern regions. The weak side of the variety is that its berries wilt quickly, mummify, especially if the summer is hot.

Bluegold berries crumble when overripe, so it is important to harvest on time!

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid july	1,2-1,5	16-18	4,5-7	High frost resistance

2. Bluecrop

This mid-season American blueberry was developed over half a century ago. Berries are light blue, large with firm pulp. They can be easily identified by their characteristic flattened shape.

It is worth planting several Bluecrop bushes on your site because the plants of this variety are not afraid of snow, or heat, or pests and viruses, and the fruits themselves do not crack when overripe, withstand transportation with dignity, are well stored and do not lose their rich taste when frozen.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of July - August	1,6-1,9	17-20	6-9	Disease resistance, frost resistance

3. Blurey

What gardener does not dream of a shrub that will delight with lush flowering in spring, excellent harvest in summer and fabulously beautiful fiery foliage in autumn? If you were looking for such a plant, consider that you have already found it! Blueberries of the Blurey variety don a romantic pink dress in the spring, and change it to a fiery red dress in the fall.

The berries are juicy, very sweet, shiny, deep blue in color. The bushes are literally strewn with them, tk. Blurey gives not just a bountiful, but an excessive harvest. However, excessive fruiting is at the same time a disadvantage of the variety, because it depletes the plant. When choosing blueberries of this variety for your garden, this feature should be taken into account.

The variety has one more strong side - it is very winter hardy. Blueberries Blurei can withstand frosts down to –34 ° С.

These berries are best eaten fresh. Moreover, they remain so for a long time and do not crack even when they are overripe.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of july	1,2-1,8	12-17	5-8	Prone to excessive fruiting

4. Bonus

If you see a coin-sized blueberry on the market, there is a 99.9% chance of it being a Bonus berry. Perhaps this is the largest-fruited tall blueberry that can be grown in your summer cottage.

The berries themselves are fragrant, dense, sweet. They are suitable both for fresh consumption and for freezing. This blueberry gives a good harvest and tolerates frosty winters with dignity. Isn't it a gardener's dream?

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
July August	1,5-1,6	20-30	5-8	Good winter hardiness

5. Herbert

Herbert blueberry is one of the best you can grow in your garden. This is in the full sense of the word a tall blueberry - the height of a bush can reach 2.2 m!

Of course, the fruits are not as gigantic as those of the Bonus, but they are still quite large - about 2 cm in diameter. They have a delicate taste, they do not crumble or crack when overripe.

The bushes of this variety multiply easily, winter well, give up to 9 kg of harvest per season and are unlikely to cause you much trouble.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid august	1,8-2,2	20-22	5-9	Reproduces easily

6. Jersey

This is an old variety of tall blueberries, tested by thousands of gardeners. If you expect undemanding care and a stable harvest from a berry bush, even in not the most favorable years, you will definitely like Jersey.

Blueberries of this variety take root well on different types of soils, tolerate frosts well, and are resistant to diseases and viruses, in particular, to the red ring spot virus.

Jersey berries are small, light blue and round in shape. Due to their delicate sweet taste, they are perfect for processing: making homemade cakes, preserves, compotes. In addition, the blueberry harvest of this variety is well stored and suitable for freezing.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid august	1,6-2	15-16	4-6	Virus resistant red donut blotches

7. Duke

This variety is extremely popular in its homeland in America. And this is not surprising: the plants are resistant to frost, consistently give a high yield. Duke bushes are not afraid of spring frosts, because they bloom late, but they bear fruit quite early - already in mid-July.

The berries of this variety are "robust" with excellent taste and pleasant aroma. But keep in mind that during the ripening period, branches "loaded" with crops may break off, so it is advisable to tie them up.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid july	1,2-1,8	17-20	6-8	Not afraid spring frosts

8. Northland

This variety is quite consistent with its name (translated from English "Northland" means "North Country") and is suitable for growing even in cold regions. American gardeners claim that Northland bushes can withstand frosts down to -40 ° C and consistently produce 4-8 kg of delicious berries.

The fruits of this blueberry are medium-sized, very sweet, so they are ideal for fresh consumption and for making jams and preserves.

The variety is resistant to pests and diseases, including the berry mummification virus. Northland bushes are "stocky", not tall. In the vicinity of other bushes of similar height, they can form a beautiful hedge on the site.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Second half of July	1-1,2	15-17	4-8	Withstands frost down to -40 ° С

9. Patriot

Bushes of this variety thrive in any type of soil, although heavy, well-moistened soils are most fond of. They also winter well, they are not afraid of late blight and stem cancer.

This variety has an interesting feature: in the process of ripening, the berries change color from green to red and only at full maturity acquire the usual dark blue color. The fruits ripen early - already in mid-July, they taste pleasant, sweet.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid july	1,2-1,8	17-19	4,5-7	Resistant to late blight

10. Elizabeth

Elizabeth blueberries are considered one of the leaders in taste and aroma. Her berries are large, firm, sweet - it is impossible to resist! The fruits do not ripen all at once, but within two weeks, so you will have the opportunity to "stretch" the pleasure. Please note that sometimes some of the berries do not have time to ripen.

The indisputable advantage of Elizabeth blueberries is the ease of reproduction (it is best propagated by lignified cuttings). But the variety has one feature - the plants do not develop well on sandy soil. Ideally, the soil should contain some peat.

The Elizabeth variety was named after an American woman. Elizabeth White, The "progenitor" of garden blueberries.

Maturation	Bush height (m)	Berry diameter (mm)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Early august	1,6-1,8	14-17	4-6	Fruiting is stretched by time

From the whole variety of blueberry varieties, we have selected 10 of the most proven ones, which will certainly thank you for their excellent appearance and delicious harvest. I wonder which kind of garden blueberry will you choose?

Blueberries are not just a tasty and healthy berry, which is even recommended for overweight people, but also very expensive, because in most CIS countries this berry can cost more than selected beef.

Given this fact, today we will consider the best varieties of blueberries that can be grown in any summer cottage, and which will regularly bring such a valuable berry to your table!

The best varieties of blueberries with photos

If you decide to grow a blueberry bush in your garden or vegetable garden, be sure to pay attention to the following varieties:

Hardible

This blueberry variety has one of the largest bushes in the entire family, which grows up to 2 or sometimes more meters. The shrub has strong and resilient branches that can easily withstand strong gusts of wind, reliably holding the crop.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the high resistance of the shrub to cold weather, because it calmly withstands winters with temperatures up to -25 degrees, without the need for shelter. The shrub is able to withstand colder winters, but in this case it is recommended to cover it with a flooring (fortunately, the branches are elastic and easily bend to the ground without deforming).

As for the fruits themselves, they begin to ripen at the end of July, and reach condition by mid-August. The size of ripe berries is medium, and reaches a diameter of 1.7 cm, while the yield from one bush reaches 7, and sometimes even more, a kilogram, and this is a very impressive result.

The berry itself is colored dark blue and covered with a light waxy bloom. The berry has a mild aroma, but at the same time it has a taste combination, somewhat unusual for blueberries, of a sweet and subtle sourish hue, which makes it an excellent option for making jam, jam, and various kinds of cocktails.

The crown of the bush is not too lush, and given the large size of the plant, it looks rather rare. The leaves have a typical shape for most blueberry varieties;

Elizabeth

This variety is more modest in size, growing to a height of about 1.8 meters, but compensates for this with its more spreading crown, as well as high growth rates.

Moreover, this bush has red shoots, which, due to their structure, allow the bush to easily endure cold winters, up to -35 degrees, without requiring shelter (if possible, shelter will not damage).

The berries of the bush are large, and reach a diameter of 22 mm, while they have a dense structure that allows them to be transported over long distances without fear of losing their presentation. The berries are light blue, sometimes with shades of blue.

It is due to its large size and light color that this berry is depicted in most types of advertising related to products with added blueberries. The fruit also has an excellent and pronounced sweet taste, but not sugary, the fruit contains a large amount of sugar.

The crop begins to ripen in early August, but it does not ripen evenly, but at intervals of a couple of weeks. Up to 6 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush, which, given their size, is a very impressive result.

Elizabeth's blueberry is one of the most valuable berries in its family, and one of the most persistent. The crown, in comparison with most other blueberry bushes, boasts quite lush foliage. It is necessary to plant a bush in soil containing peat impurities. It is better not to plant the variety in sandy soils, so that it does not lag behind in growth;

Blues

A very unusual and rare variety in the territory of the CIS countries, suitable for growing only in warm and temperate climates, with winters down to -25, or short-term frosts up to -35 degrees.

Despite this, if you managed to get hold of this variety and grow it successfully, you can be sure that you are lucky enough to have one of the most valuable blueberries on the planet. The fact is that the berry of this variety is large for blueberries, allowing it to reach a mass of 4 grams.

The bush begins to bear fruit in mid-July, and brings rather dense and crush-resistant berries, painted in a "deep" blue color, sometimes with shades of blue, and having an excellent sweet taste, according to the assurances of many gardeners, overshadowing all other varieties.

The productivity of the bush is also high, and almost always reaches 6 kg per bush. The variety belongs to tall shrubs, and its standard height reaches 1-8, less often 2 meters. The crown is lush, has leaves slightly larger than those of other blueberry varieties, with a slightly oblong shape;

Aino

A shrub of modest size, the height of which rarely exceeds 90 cm, but this is compensated by the ability of the bush to grow in a horizontal direction, and has a high growth rate.

The variety perfectly tolerates severe winters, the temperature of which can reach -35 degrees. The bush blooms in May or June, and the crop can be harvested in early August. The fruits are small in size, but at the same time they are distinguished by sweetness and a delicate, subtle aroma.

The color of the fruit is dark blue, most often free from bloom, and in general, compared to other blueberry varieties, is less presentable. The crop matures gradually, over a period of 2 weeks. One bush can be harvested in the order of 7 kg.

The shrub has small leaves of a leathery structure, with a rounded shape, which shine in the sun;

Blue Swede

This blueberry variety was developed with a focus on widespread cultivation by both amateur gardeners and large companies on an industrial scale. The bush reaches a height of 90 to 150 cm, and has a width of about 100 cm.

The plant tolerates frosts down to -30 degrees. The variety begins to bear fruit quite early, and does this for a long time. So, the harvest begins from the end of June, and continues until July.

The fruit has a sweet taste, generally typical of blueberries. The color of the berries is light purple with a light matte finish. The berries are large in size, and can reach a weight of 3, sometimes 4 grams (not always and not all). The fruits are resistant to physical stress and can be transported without the risk of losing their aesthetic shape.

Berries are used most often for consumption raw, or for making jellies, jams and marmalade. From one bush during the fruiting season, you can collect up to 5-6 kg of fruit.

Fruiting rates can be higher with proper care and abundant feeding.The crown is notable for it, that in the fall its foliage acquires a red color, making the bush very aesthetic. The rest of the crown is unremarkable, and is standard for most blueberry varieties;

Bluecrop

The bush of this variety reaches a height of 180 cm, and has an average growth rate, as well as a modest ability to grow in width. Despite this, this variety requires constant pruning and shaping, since if the bush grows, it will begin to bear small and soft fruits that will not have the proper gastronomic and aesthetic value.

With proper pruning, the fruits reach 20 mm in diameter, and a record 9 or even 10 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush. The fruits have a sweet taste with hints of powdered sugar, are light blue in color, and have a small scar. Fruits begin to ripen in mid to late July, ripening occurs almost simultaneously and evenly.

The crown of the bush has a lush structure, and in the fall, its leaves turn bright red, sometimes even pink and purple, which gives the impression of an unearthly origin of the bush. The frost resistance of the variety is also not satisfactory, and the plant is able to withstand winters down to -30 degrees, without preparation for winter;

Patriot

The bush reaches a height of up to 1.8 meters, and has a high growth rate, but at the same time a rather sparse crown. The bush does not tend to grow vertically, and grows straight up. This particular variety is one of the most resistant to diseases among other blueberry varieties.

So, the plant perfectly resists late blight, stem cancer, as well as godroniasis. The fruits begin to ripen around mid-July. The yield is consistently high, and always remains at a minimum at around 7 kg, and with good care it can reach up to 9 kg from one bush.

The fruits themselves are large in size, the diameter of which reaches 19 mm, while their shape is slightly flattened, and has a small and dry scar. The color of the fruit is light blue, the taste is sweet, but the structure of the pulp is somewhat dry, which is a kind of highlight, and only has a positive effect on the taste.

Berries grow in medium and large bunches. The crown is unremarkable and has a standard appearance for most blueberry varieties;

Bonus

The bush grows up to 1.5 meters high and is not prone to overgrowth. The branches of the bush are vertical, growing upward, without bending to the ground. Under good conditions, the shrub can grow up to 2 meters, but this is usually an exception, not a fact.

The bush tolerates cold winters with temperatures down to -30 degrees, and when covered, it can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees or more, for a long time. The bush begins to bloom in the middle and even late spring, which is a great advantage, because this way the variety protects itself from the risk of frostbite on its buds during the early spring frosts.

Collecting the same fruits begins in July, and the fruits themselves, even after full ripening, do not fall off, and stay on the branches for about 10 more days. The berries are large in size, the diameter of which reaches 20-25 mm, and this is only an average indicator, there are also more.

The skin of the berry has a light blue color and elastic structure. The berry itself is resistant to damage and tolerates transportation well. The berry has a rather sweet taste, sometimes even slightly sugary, which is why it is best consumed raw or frozen.

Ripening occurs approximately simultaneously, and from one bush you can get about 5 kg of berries. The crown of this shrub has a decorative appearance, with large and rather lush leaves, as well as large clusters of large fruits. The foliage also turns red in the fall;

Jorma

This variety has bushes up to 1.2 meters high, and is prone to overgrowth, which means it must be cut and shaped every season. The growth rate of the bush is high, and besides the fact that it tends to grow horizontally, it grows well upward.

The frost resistance of this variety is beyond praise, since the plant tolerates frost at -35 degrees for a long time, and short-term frosts up to -39 degrees. The fruits are large in size, up to 18 mm in diameter, light blue, sometimes with shades of purple, as well as sweet-sour taste, and abundant anthocyanin content.

The fruits of this variety are suitable for making preserves, jams and berry fillings. Also, this variety has found its application in the creation of medicines and dietary supplements.

Harvesting begins in early August and lasts until the end. The variety is picky about the soil, and it is recommended to plant it in acidic soils in order to fully reveal its potential. The crown of the shrub is notable for its large leaves with a rich green color;

Northland

The variety has a rather low bush, the height of which rarely exceeds 1 meter, but this is compensated by the fact that the bush has a spreading shape, grows well, and does not require frequent shaping. Frost resistance is also high, withstands winters down to -30 degrees.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the yield, which can reach 8 kg from one bush, and this is a good indicator for a low-growing bush. The fruits are of medium size, and usually reach a weight of 1-1.5 grams, have a sweet taste, are light blue with a slight bluish bloom, have a dense structure, and are easy to transport.

Harvesting begins in mid-July. The crown is notable for its small leaves with a rich green color, as well as year-round green shoots. This means that although the variety can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees, if such are expected for more than a month, it will not damage the shelter of the bush before the onset of heat.

The most popular early varieties

If you are interested exclusively in early blueberry varieties that are suitable for growing in the middle climatic zone, and which will bear fruit from the second half of July, in addition to the samples presented above, pay attention to the following names:

• Rankocas;
• River;
• Sunrise;
• Puru;
• Duke;
• Erliblu.

Most popular late varieties

If you are looking for a late blueberry that starts bearing fruit in the second half of August, take a look at one of the following:

• Nelson;
• Spartan;
• Darrow;
• Toro;
• Jersey;
• Rubel;
• Covill;
• Berkeley.

Conclusion

As can be seen from the description, the overwhelming number of blueberry varieties suitable for our conditions have similar characteristics, almost the same frost resistance, minor differences in the taste and visual qualities of both the crown and the berries themselves.

In more detail, the significant differences between varieties affect the following points:

1. Growing soil.
2. Reproduction methods.
3. Pruning methods.
4. Feeding and fertilization methods.
5. Disease susceptibility.

For more information on such differences between varieties, expect in the following articles, since the topic is very extensive and has a lot of information.

Based on today's text, we can make an affirmative conclusion that the best blueberry varieties for the middle lane are tall varieties focused on growing in regions with harsh winters, which allows you to get rid of the need for regular pruning, the need to cover the plant in winter, and trite will help you get more large and plentiful harvest.

You can also expect a more detailed description of blueberry varieties in the following articles!

Blueberries are native to cold climates in the northern hemisphere. On the territory of the Russian Federation, this plant is most widespread in nature in the tundra and forest zones of the country. Blueberries prefer to grow in swamps, peat bogs, in the floodplains of rivers and lakes. In Eurasia, blueberries grow in large volumes in Iceland, Great Britain, Spain and Italy. The plant is a shrub up to 1 m high. The stem of the blueberry is creeping, the root system is fibrous.These plants are very hardy and one plant can grow and develop up to a hundred years. Blueberries are suitable for making jam, wine, juice. When consumed raw blueberries, you can appreciate the wonderful taste and aroma of the berries of this plant with great pleasure. The first blueberry variety was developed in 1908 in the USA.

Over the past ten years, Russian and foreign breeders have created excellent blueberry varieties that combine excellent taste and high yields. In this article, we will study in detail the main characteristics and features of growing the best varieties of blueberries adapted for cultivation in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Blueberry variety Bluecrop

Main characteristics

• The variety was created in 1941 by American breeders.
• The shrub of this variety reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 m.
• The width of the bush can be 1.5-2 m.
• Mass fruiting begins in the first decade of August.
• The branches grow and develop in an upright position.
• Leaves are green, large enough.
• The berries reach a diameter of 2 cm and are collected in bunches.
• Berries are ellipsoidal with a firm and elastic skin.
• The variety does not need additional pollination.
• It is best to propagate the variety using cuttings or cuttings.
• The yield of the variety from one bush is 8-9 kg.

Growing features

1. To obtain high yields of blueberries, it is necessary to pay close attention to the planting material, which must have the following characteristics:
   • A two or three year old seedling is best suited for planting.
   • The height of the seedling should be at least 30-35 cm.
   • The root system should be well developed without the presence of mechanical damage and all kinds of growths.
   • The bark over the entire surface of the seedling should be the same color without various mechanical damage.
2. Planting material should be planted in an area with sufficient sunlight. But it should be remembered that blueberry plants during the day should be in partial shade for at least 2-3 hours without direct sunlight. In addition, it is necessary that the selected site has the following features:
   • For blueberries, forest loams are the best soil. If you do not have such soils on the site, then you need to add 4 kg per 1 m2. peat and 4 kg of sand.
   • The optimum soil acidity for this variety is ph = 3.4-5.0.
   • Due to the fact that blueberries are quite a moisture-loving plant, groundwater is allowed 70-80 cm from the soil surface.
   • On chernozem and loamy soils, liming should be carried out.
3. The best planting time for this variety is October or April. But spring planting is more acceptable, since before the onset of frost, the plant has time to prepare for the onset of frost. The planting process consists of the following activities:
   • The distance between plants must be at least 1.5 m.
   • Planting pits are prepared with a size of 60 x 60 x 70 cm.
   • Into the planting pits bring: drainage 10 cm, 3-4 kg. peat and 1 kg. needles.
   • The blueberry plant is placed in the center of the pit and the roots are carefully covered with loose earth.
   • The planted plants are watered with 15-20 liters. water and mulch the near-stem space with needles and sawdust.
4. The variety needs systematic loosening of the soil, to a depth of 3-4 cm.
5. It is necessary to water the plants every 3-4 days 10-15 liters. water.
6. From the first year of cultivation, blueberries are fed. Top dressing should be carried out with ready-made complex fertilizers containing boron, nitrogen and phosphorus in their composition. The best periods to feed blueberry plants are April and June.
7. Pruning is a necessary measure to obtain high yields of this variety. Pruning begins in the fourth year of cultivation. In the process of pruning, damaged and old shoots are removed.
8. In some years, the variety can be damaged by gray mold. This disease damages the fruit and manifests itself on the plant in the form of a gray bloom. Excessive nitrogen use may be the cause of the disease.
9. The most dangerous of the pests is the kidney mite. This pest feeds on plant sap and is a carrier of dangerous diseases. To combat this pest, spraying with Akta or Iskra insecticides will be used.
10. In early November, the variety needs to be insulated with sawdust and sunflower husks.

Blueberry variety Patriot

Main characteristics

• The variety was created in 1976.
• Plants are quite resistant to stem cancer and late blight.
• The variety can withstand up to -30 degrees of frost.
• An elongated bush, fast-growing, 1.3-1.9 m high.
• The fruits are characterized by uneven ripening.
• Fruits are round in shape, 17-19 mm in diameter.
• Ripe berries are light blue in color.
• The yield of the variety is 6-7 kg. from one bush.

Growing features

1. The planting site for this variety must have the following characteristics:
   • Reliable protection against gusty winds and drafts.
   • Soils should be with acidity ph = 3.4-5.0.
   • Adequate sunlight.
   • The depth of the groundwater is up to 0.5 m.
   • Soils that are acidic and light in structure are best suited.
2. The variety should be planted in early spring. The planting scheme for this variety is 1.5 x 1.5 m.Blueberry planting is carried out as follows:
   • A landing pit is being prepared with a depth of 55-60 cm and a width of 70-80 cm.
   • Drainage is brought to the bottom of the pit, 4-5 kg. peat, 2 kg. needles.
   • The plant is placed in the middle of the hole and the root system is evenly backfilled.
   • After planting a seedling, it must be watered with 15-20 liters. water.
   • The root collar of the planted seedlings should be 3-4 cm above the ground surface.
   • In the case of a close occurrence of groundwater (up to 50 cm), blueberries should be planted in the "ridge". To do this, first remove a layer of earth 10-12 cm thick in the form of a trench. After that, a mixture of peat, sawdust and sand is poured into the trench in equal proportions until a mound is formed. Further, blueberry seedlings are planted in the formed hill.
3. To form a high yield, the variety needs to be watered twice a week at the rate of 10-12 liters. one bush. It should be remembered that when soil moisture is less than 50%, blueberries stop growing. Timely watering is especially important during the period from July to August. With watering, you need to add colloidal sulfur and citric acid to the soil (10 g per 10 liters of water). This will help keep the soil acidic.
4. During cultivation, blueberries need to be loosened and mulched with sawdust or needles.
5. Top dressing is very important for a good harvest. Due to the fact that blueberries need acidified soil, you need to feed the plants using superphosphate, potassium, zinc sulfate and ammonium. Starting from the second year of cultivation, these fertilizers must be applied to the soil in the form of a solution at the rate of 10-15 g per 10 liters. water. During the year, you need to feed at least two times. The first time at the end of March, the second time in August.
6. Pruning is done before bud break. Dry and damaged shoots are removed on the bushes. Strongly thickened bushes are thinned out by removing 5-10% of the shoots from the total.
7. The variety can be damaged by diseases such as phomopsis and moniliosis. To combat these diseases, you need to spray the plants with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid.

Blueberry variety Bonus

Main characteristics

• The variety was created by breeders at the University of Michigan.
• Erect branches reaching a height of 1.3-1.5 m.
• Leaves are ellipsoidal with short petioles.
• Growth buds are characterized by an elongated shape.
• The flower buds are large enough.
• The flowers are bell-shaped and pale pink.
• The fruits are collected in clusters of 5-10 berries.
• The fruit is bluish-blue in color and ripens from early August to mid-September.
• The rind is quite dense.
• The pulp is greenish in color.
• The variety can withstand frosts down to - 29 degrees.
• The yield of the variety reaches 5-6 kg. from one bush.

Growing features

1. The plot for cultivation of the variety must be with the following characteristics:
   • Protected from winds and drafts.
   • Well lit by sunlight.
   • The depth of groundwater can be at a distance of 55-60 cm from the soil surface.
   • The soils are acidified, with sufficient nutrients.
2. For propagation, it is best to use a two-year-old rooted cutting. Planting material can be planted in early spring (late March) or autumn (mid September).
3. It is recommended to grow the variety with the help of ridges using drip irrigation. To do this, planting seedlings of this variety should be carried out correctly:
   • Dig a trench 20-22 cm deep.
   • 2.5-3 kg are placed at the bottom of the trench. rotted manure, 25 g of simple superphosphate and 1 kg. needles for one linear meter.
   • The seedlings are planted in the center of the trench so that after filling the roots, the root collar is 3-4 cm above ground level.
   • A drip irrigation system is laid along the formed ridge, which is mulched from above with sawdust or needles.
4. Planting material should be placed in a row at a distance of 1.5 m. Between the rows, the distance should be left in the range of 1.4-1.6 m.
5. Watering is carried out constantly at the rate of 10-12 liters. one bush.
6. Top dressing is carried out three times per season:
   • In the first decade of April, a solution of simple superphosphate (15-20 g per 8-9 liters of water). For one bush, you need to add 4-5 liters. solution.
   • Two weeks later, the variety is sprayed with Vympel (10-15 ml per 10 liters of water), which increases the resistance of plants to adverse weather conditions.
   • In early September, you need to feed the blueberries with potassium chloride. For this 15 g of the aforementioned fertilizer is dissolved in 10 liters. water and spray the plants in the evening.
7. Pruning is carried out in late February - early March. At this time, dry and damaged shoots are removed. Thinned bushes are thinned out.
8. For better wintering, blueberry bushes in early November are insulated with sunflower husk, needles or sawdust.

Blueberry variety Bluegold

Main characteristics

• Mid-season variety.
• Fruit ripening begins in mid-July.
• The bush is large enough, can reach a height of 2 m.
• Stems are straight, branching is weak.
• The berries have a flattened shape and a diameter of 18-19 mm.
• Ripe berries become light blue in color.
• The peel on the fruit is firm enough.
• The harvested crop is perfectly stored.
• The bushes can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees.
• You can collect 8-9 kg from one bush. berries.

Growing features

1. The landing site should be:
   • Well lit, sheltered from the wind and with a groundwater table no higher than 50 cm.
   • The acidity of the soil should be ph = 3.4-5.0.
   • The presence of more than 3 specimens of perennial weeds per 1 m2 is not allowed.
2. As a planting material of the Bluegord variety, it is necessary to use layers with a well-developed root system. The height of the layering should be 35-40 cm.
3. Planting is best done in mid-April with a distance of 1.2-1.3 m between plants.
4. 4-5 days before planting, it is necessary to dig holes measuring 50 x 50 x 60 cm.
5. Drainage is made at the bottom of the planting pit in the form of broken bricks or tiles. In addition, 3-4 kg are fertilized. low-lying peat, 2 kg. spruce needles and 30 g of simple superphosphate.
6. After planting the seedling, the root collar should be 2-3 cm above ground level.
7. The variety is very picky about the presence of moisture in the soil. Therefore, every 2-3 days you need to water the plants with 10-15 liters. water.
8. In the process of their development, blueberry plants need timely weeding to suppress weeds and form a mulch layer.
9. You need to feed the variety at least four times a year:
   • In early spring (early April) with a solution of simple superphosphate 20 g for 7-8 liters. water. For one bush, you need to spend 4-5 liters. solution.
   • At the end of April with a solution of potassium chloride (10-15 g per 10 liters of water). One bush is 2-3 liters. solution.
   • In mid-May, the bushes are sprayed with Energen aqua, which contains all the trace elements necessary for the plant. In 10 liters. dissolve 15 ml of water. fertilizers.
   • At the beginning of September, 4 liters are applied to one bush. a solution of simple superphosphate (20 g per 10 liters of water).
10. The cultivar is pruned in early March or late autumn. The purpose of pruning is to remove heavily overgrown, damaged or old shoots.
11. Despite the good frost resistance of the variety, it is advisable to insulate the roots of plants with various materials (agrofibre, sawdust, dry peat).

Duke blueberry variety

Main characteristics

• The variety was created in the USA in 1986 for mechanized harvesting.
• Fruit ripening occurs from mid-July and is quite amicable.
• The period from flowering to harvest is 43-56 days.
• The height of the bush is 1.4-1.8 m.
• Erect branches with weak shoots.
• The leaf is relatively large, bright green, ovoid.
• The berries are 18-20 mm in diameter. and weigh 2-2.5 g.
• Ripe fruits have a delicious and pleasant aroma.
• The skin on the fruit is smooth.
• The harvested crop is stored for a long time and is adapted for transportation.
• The variety can withstand frosts down to - 28 degrees.
• The yield of the variety reaches 6-8 kg. from one bush.

Growing features

1. The variety grows well in drained soils and does not tolerate poor lighting and strong gusts of wind. Soils should be characterized by acidity at the level of 4.2-4.5. For good growth and development, Duke varieties are demanding on the presence of peat, sawdust and pine needles in the soil.
2. The best survival rate of the variety was noted when it was planted by layering in early April.
3. For better illumination and exclusion of mutual shading, it is necessary to plant the planting material of this variety at a distance of 1.3-1.7 m from each other.
4. Planting is carried out in pits 60-65 cm deep and 70-75 cm wide. Immediately before planting, drainage is introduced into the pits, 3-4 kg. peat, 20 g of simple superphosphate and 1 kg. pine needles.
5. The planted blueberry layering is watered abundantly with 15-20 liters. water with additions of 10 g of citric acid or a bite of wine.
6. You need to water the variety at least twice a week with a volume of 20-25 liters. per plant. For better preservation of moisture in the soil, it is necessary to mulch the soil with dry peat in a row.
7. Top dressing is carried out three times a year using mineral fertilizers:
   • In early spring (late March), the soil around the bushes is watered with a solution of 9% vinegar. 2-3 solutions are consumed per 1 m2.
   • At the beginning of April, a solution is prepared from 30 g of crushed double superphosphate dissolved in 10 liters. water. This solution is poured over the soil around the bush with a rate of 3-4 liters. per plant.
   • In mid-September, blueberries are fed with 20 g of potassium chloride and 25 g of double superphosphate dissolved in 12 liters. water. One bush uses 4-5 liters. solution.
8. Variety pruning is standard for the crop. The main thing is to prevent thickening of the bushes and to thin them out in a timely manner in order to regulate the illumination of the shoots. In addition, drooping shoots, weak shoots around the root collar are removed. For 5-6 years of cultivation, it is necessary to carry out anti-aging pruning.
9. Before leaving for the winter, the soil around the bushes is insulated with needles, peat and sawdust.

Blueberry variety Blurey

Main characteristics

• The berries are quite juicy, blue in color.
• The variety can withstand frosts down to -34 degrees.
• The height of the bush is 1.4-1.8 m.
• The berries ripen in mid-July.
• The variety is prone to excessive fruiting.
• The diameter of the berries is 13-17 mm.
• The yield of the variety can reach 6-7 kg. from one bush.

Growing features

1. The variety is perfect for cultivation using drip irrigation and small mechanization.
2. To grow this variety, you need to select a site with loess-like soil or fertilize the existing soil with 5-6 kg. peat and 2-3 kg. fallen needles per 1 m2.
3. It is necessary to plant seedlings in mid-April according to the scheme 2 x 0.8 m. Such a scheme will allow caring for blueberry crops using various small mechanization (walk-behind tractor, mini-tractor).
4. For planting, it is best to create ridges. To do this, they dig a trench 30 cm deep and 40 cm wide.4 kg are placed in this trench. peat, 2 sand and 2 kg. needles per one running meter. From above, the fertilizers applied are covered with a layer of soil so that a ridge is formed, which is 8 cm higher than the soil surface. In the middle of the ridge, drip irrigation tubes are laid and covered with plastic wrap on top.
5. Planting material is planted in the center of the ridge so that the root collar rises 5-6 cm above ground level.
6. The variety needs watering every 2-3 days. At the same time, 10-15 liters must be spent on one bush. water. Together with drip irrigation, it is necessary to acidify the soil with citric acid (10 g per 10 liters of water).
7. Pruning is done before going into winter. Damaged, weak and overgrown shoots are removed.
8. The variety can be affected by Phomopsis. The main symptom of this disease is drying and twisting of the top of the bush. In addition, brown spots with a diameter of 1 cm appear on the leaves. Control measures:
   • cutting off the affected shoots with their subsequent burning.
   • spraying diseased bushes with Topsin and Fundazol fungicides.
9. In early November, around the blueberry bushes, the soil should be insulated with sawdust, and the branches should be collected in a bunch and covered with slate or roofing material on top.

Blueberries are not yet as common in our gardens as raspberries or currants. And in vain! We will tell you why it is worth planting this plant in your personal plot and how to achieve high yields. A description of the blueberry varieties will help you make the right choice.

Seven reasons to grow garden blueberries

You can get up to 10 kilograms of berries from one bush.

The homeland of this perennial deciduous shrub is North America. It grows wild in the eastern United States and Canada. Today, breeders have created many varieties adapted for cultivation in Europe, as well as in Australia and New Zealand.

In the European part, blueberries can grow not only in the northern regions, but also in areas with a warmer climate. You will not regret if you plant this plant on your site.

And there are good reasons for this:

In spring, the bushes delight with beautiful flowering, in summer - with berries, and in autumn the leaves acquire a crimson hue. Blueberries can be successfully used in landscape design. She perfectly tolerates haircuts and can even be used as a hedge.

Benefit for health

Blueberries affect almost all organs and improve the functioning of many body systems. First of all, it concerns vision. Berries help in the fight against various diseases, including diseases of the digestive tract, heart, blood vessels and nervous system.

Blueberries improve eyesight

Blueberries contain a significant amount of antioxidants, vitamins and trace elements. Digestion is positively influenced by the fiber content.

Regular consumption of blueberries allows you to:

• improve eyesight
• normalize metabolism
• strengthen immunity
• reduce blood cholesterol
• remove harmful substances from the body
• strengthen the walls of blood vessels

Best when eaten raw - this way the maximum number of valuable elements is stored in them. Not only fruits are useful, but also blueberry leaves, from which decoctions used in folk medicine are made.

Several secrets of agricultural technology

When planting, it is important to choose the variety that suits your area and create all the necessary conditions. Planting is carried out in sunny, well-lit areas, protected from the winds. It is important to create the right soil acidity. It is to this factor that blueberries are most demanding.

Blueberries love the sun

If the soil is alkaline or neutral on the site, then preparatory measures must be taken before planting. In the future, the soil under the blueberries will have to be periodically acidified by watering the bushes with water infused with sorrel, rhubarb, or with the addition of lemon juice.

Experts who successfully grow blueberries in the fields of farms note that the following fundamental factors affect the yield:

• competent landing
• correct substrate (acidic soil)
• sufficient watering
• timely nutrition
• correct pruning

Violation of at least one of the above factors significantly affects the yield. If the plants are not planted in acidic soil or bushes during the formation of flower buds (in July of the previous year) experienced a lack of moisture and nutritional deficiencies, then you can not expect a high yield.

How to choose a variety

Low-growing blueberry

To date, more than 100 varieties of this plant have been bred, which differ:

• yield
• the size of berries
• the size of the bushes
• ripening terms
• the appearance of the fruit

Based on the area of ​​the site and personal preferences, you can choose varieties with undersized or tall, spreading or compact bushes, as well as with different periods of fruit ripening. With the right selection of varieties, you can enjoy delicious berries from mid-summer to the end of September. We have selected the best blueberry varieties worthy of their place in your garden.

Early varieties

Early ripening blueberry varieties bear fruit in the middle lane starting from mid-July. These include: Patriot, Duke, Northland, Spartan, Reka, Erliblu, Bluegold, Chantecleer.

Patriot

Patriot

This variety is over 40 years old. The berries are beautiful, large, up to 4 grams. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, dense, greenish in color, with a pleasant taste. The harvest ripens in mid-July. Fruiting is stable, begins in the 3rd year after planting.

With proper care, up to 10 kg of berries can be obtained from one plant per season. The bushes are compact, erect, reach up to 1.2-1.8 m and have a decorative appearance. Frost resistance of the variety up to -40 ° C. A feature of Patriot blueberry is its excellent disease resistance.

Patriot blueberries yield the best quality and quantity yields in bright areas protected from the wind. However, the bushes can grow in wet areas and withstand harsher conditions. The variety is suitable for both manual and machine harvesting.

Duke

Duke

This American-bred blueberry has been known for over 30 years. It is one of the most popular crop varieties with regular high yields. Differs in fast and amicable ripening. The bushes are tall, with a height of 1.2-1.8 m. Frost resistance up to -34 ° C, but in cold areas with high humidity, blueberries of this variety will grow very poorly.

The peculiarity of Duke blueberry is that the early ripening of berries occurs with a fairly late flowering. This prevents damage from spring frosts. Duke holds the record for ripening crops: only 45 days pass between flowering and harvesting.

You can get 6-8 kg of berries from one Duke blueberry plant. Fruits with a pleasant tart-sweet taste, slight sourness and dense greenish pulp. The berries are up to 2 cm in diameter and weigh up to 2.5 grams. Manual harvesting is preferred. The fruits are well stored and perfectly withstand transportation.

Northland

Northland

This blueberry has been cultivated in gardens and plantations for over 50 years. It is characterized by: stable fruiting and good yield, which is 4-8 kg. The berries are medium-sized, firm and very sweet. Plants are disease resistant.

Northland is characterized by high frost resistance: the plants can withstand temperatures as low as -40 ° C. This variety has a relatively short growing season and, as its name suggests, is suitable for cultivation even in the northern regions.

The berries ripen from mid-July and are well stored. The fruits are great for making jams and homemade baked goods. Blueberry bushes of this variety are not tall, grow in height no more than 1-1.2 m and are valued in ornamental gardening. Annual pruning required.

Spartan

Spartan

This variety has been known to gardeners for 40 years. Spartan is an early blueberry variety that ripens in July. Berries are 1.5-1.8 cm in diameter and weigh up to 2 grams. The taste of the fruit is pleasant, tart-sweet.The flesh of the berries is dense, the fruits tolerate transportation well and have a pleasant aroma.

Plants bloom late, and this reduces the risk of damage to flowers by recurrent frosts. The variety produces few shoots and reproduces rather slowly. Fully ripe berries do not hang for a long time and crumble. For this reason, it is recommended to harvest on time. The yield reaches 6 kg per bush.

Bushes are tall, erect, grow up to 1.5-2 m. For higher yields, Spartan is recommended to be grown together with other varieties to ensure cross-pollination. Plants are resistant to many diseases. They do not like waterlogging of the soil.

River

River

This New Zealand blueberry is considered one of the most valuable commercial varieties. The berries ripen one of the very first and are distinguished by excellent consumer and commercial qualities. They are not too large, but this is compensated by their large number.

Plants grow up to 1.7-2 m. Ripening occurs in mid-July. The fruits have a diameter of 1.5 cm, a blue color, a multifaceted dessert sweet-sour taste and excellent transportability. The yield is regular, 8-10 kg from each adult plant.

In order to obtain high yields, frequent and competent pruning is necessary. Plants enter the fruiting period on the 3rd. The Reka variety is quite unpretentious and disease-resistant. With a heavy load on the bushes, the berries become smaller and do not fully reveal their taste.

Erliblu

Erliblu

Bred in the USA, this variety has been cultivated in garden plots and farm plantations for over 65 years. The bushes are medium-sized, erect, grow up to 1.2-1.8 m. They form a small number of shoots and therefore do not need frequent thinning. Plants have decorative qualities.

The berries are medium in size, 1.5-1.8 cm in diameter, light blue in color, have a firm flesh and a pleasant taste. Fruits ripen in mid-July. Each bush yields a yield of 4-7 kg. Until fully ripe, the berries do not fall from the bush. The fruits are not very suitable for long-term storage and long-term transportation.

Basically, the variety is valued for its early ripening and ease of growing. Erliblu is resistant to diseases, frost resistance down to -37 ° C. Plants prefer well-drained soils and warm areas. For stable fruiting, proper pruning and soil acidity is necessary.

Bluegold

Bluegold

This variety was created in the United States almost 30 years ago. Large berries are up to 3 cm in diameter and have a sweet and sour taste with a very pleasant aroma. The fruits ripen in July. Bushes begin to bear fruit in the 3rd year. Up to 7 kg of berries can be harvested from each Bluegold plant.

The bushes are relatively low, but powerful enough. Bluegold grows up to 1.2-1.5 m and requires regular thinning of the bushes. The variety is characterized by frost resistance down to -35 ° C and resistance to fungal diseases. Its peculiarity is a more vertical growth of shoots compared to other varieties. Blueberries Bluegold are suitable for manual and mechanized harvesting.

Chanticleer

Chanticleer

This is one of the earliest varieties, the fruits of which have an extraordinary sweet taste with pleasant fruity-wine sour notes. Erect bushes grow up to 1.4-1.6 m. The berries are collected in clusters, which are located, as a rule, on the outside of the bush, which greatly facilitates harvesting. The fruits have good keeping quality and high transportability.

Medium ripening varieties

Mid-season blueberries ripen from the third decade of July to the first half of August. These varieties include: Bluecrop, Denis blue, Northblu, North country, Bluej, Darrow, Pink lemonade, Bonus, Toro, Hardible.

Bluecrop

Bluecrop

It is the most widespread and popular commercial blueberry cultivar and is considered to be practically the benchmark in berry cultivation. Bluecrop is a reliable, hardy, consistently yielding and undemanding cultivar. Even novice gardeners can cope with its cultivation.

The bushes are vigorous, 1.6-1.9 m high. The diameter of the berries is up to 2 cm. The fruits are blue in color and have a pleasant taste, sweet with sourness, reaching maturity in mid-July. Plants of the Blukrop variety begin to bear fruit in the third year. Each bush produces 6-9 kg of fruit.

Ripening of berries is uneven. The fruits are well stored, do not crack and tolerate transportation well. The Bluecrop variety is frost-resistant, the plants can withstand temperatures as low as -34 ° C. Substantial pruning is recommended for better fruiting.

Denis blue

Denis blue

This variety was created by Australian breeders, but has received high praise not only in the Southern but also in the Northern Hemisphere. It is successfully grown in Europe and North America. It is distinguished by amicable maturation. Harvesting starts at the end of July and continues at the beginning of August.

Fruits are large, reach 1.9 cm in diameter. Productivity - up to 8 kg per bush. After harvesting, the fruits are stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Denis blue blueberry bushes grow up to 1.5-1.8 m. They do not lose their attractiveness throughout the growing season and serve as an excellent decoration for the garden area.

The yield is stable. Plants enter the fruiting period in the third year. The bushes are resistant to many diseases and fungal diseases. Frost resistance down to -34 ° C. This is enough for growing Denis blue blueberries not only in Central, but also in Northern Europe.

Northblue

Northblue

This is one of the shortest and most winter-hardy varieties. It is a hybrid, a product of the selection of tall and narrow-leaved Canadian blueberries. Bushes of the Northblue variety are stunted and powerful. They grow up to 60-90 cm in height and are widely used not only in fruit, but also in ornamental gardening.

For such undersized plants, the yield is quite high - up to 3.5 kg. The berries are large, 1.5-1.8 cm in diameter, blue in color, have dense flesh and excellent taste. The variety has a short growing season. The lower yield, in comparison with tall varieties of blueberries, is compensated by the compactness of these plants, their unpretentiousness and vitality. It is an excellent choice for plots located in the northern regions: the variety is frost-resistant down to -40 ° C.

Bonus

Bonus

This American hybrid is one of the largest-fruited varieties. If you have ever come across huge fruits - most likely, it was the Bonus. The diameter of this blueberry reaches 3 cm! The pulp of the fruit is sweet and quite dense, the berries withstand transportation well.

The yield of Bonus blueberries is 5-8 kg per plant. The berries, collected in tight clusters, reach maturity at the end of July. Bushes grow up to 1.6 m. Fruits are suitable for long-term refrigerated storage and for transportation over long distances.

North country

North country

The bushes of this variety are powerful, but compact and undersized, ranging in height from 45 to 90 cm. The ripening of North Country blueberries occurs in July - early August. The fruits are medium in size, 1-1.5 cm in diameter. The yield is regular, from 1 to 2.5 kg of fruits from one bush.

The berries are pleasant, sweet and aromatic on the palate. North country blueberries are frost-resistant down to -35 ° C and are particularly decorative. The variety has a relatively short growing season and is not very picky about soils.

Blues

Blues

This blueberry has been cultivated in gardens for 40 years. Powerful fast-growing bushes reach 1.6-1.8 m. Frost resistance down to -28 ° C. Plants begin to harvest in the 3rd year. The yield is up to 6 kg.

Large berries reach 4 grams. The pulp is firm, light, wine-sweet. Fruits ripen at the end of July almost simultaneously and do not crumble for a long time, so the entire crop can be harvested at one time. Blueberry variety Bluej is also distinguished by excellent decorative qualities.

Darrow

Darrow

Darrow blueberries with dense pulp and a slight waxy bloom, are more than 2 cm in diameter and weigh up to 4 grams.The fruits are sweet, pleasant to the taste, provided that they are grown in a sunny area. The berries ripen in July - mid-August.

The variety begins to yield in the 3rd year. From one plant, you can get from 4 to 8 kg. The bushes reach 140 cm and become more spreading in maturity. The variety is resistant to diseases. Frost resistance down to -28 ° C. Darrow blueberries bear better fruit when pollinated by other varieties.

Hardible

Hardible

Blueberries of this variety ripen from the first decade of August. Adult bushes are 1.8-2 m high. This variety is suitable for machine harvesting, productive, unpretentious, characterized by amicable ripening and regular fruiting. From each bush of blueberry variety Hardible, you can collect from 7 to 9 kg of fruit.

The berries are medium in size, have a diameter of 1.4-1.6 cm, a dark blue color, a pleasant aroma and a slight waxy coating. They are not too large, but very sweet. Great for amateur gardening.

Toro

Toro

This wonderful American-bred dessert variety was developed over 30 years ago. The bushes grow up to 2 m in height. Toro blueberries differ from other varieties by their amicable ripening: harvesting can be done in two steps, while the first is recommended to be done manually.

Toro blueberries are large, weighing up to 4 grams, pleasant to the taste and beautiful in appearance. The fruits reach maturity in the first half of August. Plants begin to bear fruit in the 3rd year. The yield of the variety is high, it is up to 9-10 kg per bush per season. Frost resistance down to -28 ° C.

Pink lemonade

Pink lemonade

This unusual variety was introduced into cultivation in 2009. It is a complex hybrid that was bred by crossing several varieties. Bushes are tall, powerful, with branches directed vertically. Plants reach a height of 2-2.5 m and grow quickly enough.

Pink lemonade bears fruit with large sweet and sour fruits of a bright pink color unusual for blueberries, which reach maturity in July-August. The yield of the variety is up to 4 kg. It is a self-fertile blueberry that can be an excellent pollinator for other varieties. With cross-pollination, the quality of the berries improves, and their number increases.

An exotic variety with a unique color of fruits, it is highly decorative and will be a wonderful decoration for your garden. Pink Lemonade attracts attention with its white and pink flowers in spring, and bright pink fruits in summer. In the fall, the foliage first acquires a yellow tint, and then a light orange.

Late varieties

Late varieties are harvested from the second half of August to the end of September... It should be remembered, however, that late maturing plants are not suitable for areas with short summers. If the first frosts in your region can be observed already at the end of August, then the berries will not have time to reach maturity.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Many experts rightfully consider this blueberry variety to be one of the leaders in aroma and taste. Its berries are large, firm and sweet. The variety was named after Elizabeth White, an American agricultural specialist who is considered the “progenitor” of garden blueberries.

Elizabeth is a valuable dessert variety, despite the fact that due to late fruiting dates, part of the crop in some regions does not always have time to reach maturity. Ripening begins in early August. The bush is erect and spreading, the shoots have a characteristic reddish color. The bushes grow to a height of 1.6-1.8 m.

The yield of the Elizabeth variety is 4-6 kg, which is slightly less than that of the most productive varieties. Fruiting lasts up to two weeks. Berries with a diameter of 2-2.2 cm are collected in loose clusters. They come off easily and practically do not deform during long-term transportation. Frost resistance down to -32 ° C.

Nelson

Nelson

In horticulture, both the earliest berry and the latest, final season are highly valued.One of the last among garden blueberries to ripen is the Nelson variety, and this is its advantage. It is appreciated both in amateur gardening and on farm plantations for its adaptation to the continental climate, high frost resistance and excellent berry quality. Medium-sized spreading bushes reach 1.3-1.6 m in height.

Nelson belongs to the Canadian northern varieties. With proper care, one plant can get 6-8 kg per season. The berries ripen in mid-August.

Fruiting continues for 3 weeks. Berries up to 2 cm in diameter, light blue, with a pleasant strong aroma and sweet wine taste. Frost resistance down to -28 ° C.

Elliot

Elliot

This variety was bred 70 years ago, but became widespread only in the early 70s. Plants are not particularly demanding for watering and soil composition, but they painfully tolerate a humid climate and are not particularly frost-resistant. Bushes are tall, 1.5-2 m tall, erect, branches are directed vertically.

Berries 1.1-1.5 cm in diameter, intense blue, with a waxy coating. Overripe fruits do not crack, but are prone to shedding. With an abundance of precipitation or a decrease in temperature, a slight bitterness appears in the taste. The yield reaches 6-8 kg, subject to all the requirements of agricultural technology.

The berries of this variety contain a large amount of anthocyanins, which help to reduce inflammatory processes in the intestine and improve its barrier function. For this reason, Elliott blueberries receive special attention from gardeners, and even the appearance of more promising new products could not shake its position.

Chandler

Chandler

This variety is distinguished by its large fruits, which rank second after Bonus blueberries. The berries weigh up to 5 grams and have a diameter of 2-3 cm. The flesh of the fruit is light, sweet and dense. Blueberries of this variety ripen in August-September. One adult plant can be harvested 8 kg per season. Fruiting occurs regularly.

Plants form compact bushes up to 1.5-1.8 m tall. Frost resistance is high, down to -34 ° C. Chandler has a long ripening period of 4-6 weeks. It is thanks to this feature that the popularity of the variety in amateur gardening is constantly growing.

Chandler blueberries are suitable for growing in garden plots and for industrial horticulture, but experts recommend picking berries by hand. The fruits are of low keeping quality and transportability.

Jersey

Jersey

This variety has been cultivated for 90 years and is one of the best pollinating varieties. It blooms at the same time as Bluecrop and is excellent for pollination. At the same time, the harvest ripens later, only in mid-August.

The bushes are vigorous, spreading, reaching 1.6-2 m. The berries are medium in size, light blue in color and have an excellent taste. During the season, one Jersey blueberry plant can produce up to 4-6 kg of berries. Frost resistance down to -29 ° C. Also, this variety is resistant to late spring frosts.

Berkeley

Berkeley

The bushes of this blueberry are tall, rather branched, reaching 1.8-2.1 m. Fruit ripening begins in the second decade of August. This variety bears fruit irregularly, the yield is 4-8 kg.

The berries are medium in size. Even after reaching full maturity, they do not crack, but can crumble. Long-term storage and transportation do not withstand well. The main advantage of the Berkeley variety is its unpretentiousness and the ability to withstand temperature extremes quite firmly.

Brigitte

Brigitte

The bush is tall, growing up to 1.8-2 m. Fruits reach maturity starting in mid-August. The variety gives regular harvests of 4-6 kg from each bush per season. The berries are 1.5 cm in diameter, blue in color, firm flesh and sweet and sour taste. The fruits have excellent keeping quality and transportability, ripen evenly and, after reaching maturity, do not crumble from the bushes.

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