The best blueberry variety

The 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 will delight you with a rich harvest of delicious and very healthy berries every summer.

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 recommend trying 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, adequately withstand transportation, 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 point - 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 down 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 harvest 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 at the same time 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 large amount of information.

Based on today's text, we can conclude that the best blueberry varieties for the middle lane are tall varieties oriented towards 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 will help you get more large and plentiful harvest.

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

The well-known garden blueberry, the varieties of which have dozens of varieties, differing in bush height, ripening time, yield, is a beautiful and useful plant. By planting it on your site, you can get a bright hedge, which, moreover, will delight with sweet and sour gray fruits with a lot of healing and useful properties.

Garden blueberry - description

The dark blue, whitish-coated berries have many beneficial properties. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants. They have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and nervous system, metabolism, and improve vision. The fruits are useful for hypertension, atherosclerosis, rheumatism, and reduce the risk of developing cancerous tumors.

The garden plant blueberry is a highly branched shrub, the height, depending on the variety, ranges from 40 cm to 3 m. In summer, its stems are abundantly covered with pale blue clusters with large and fleshy berries. The advantage of the culture is its resistance to pests and diseases. The plant has a lifespan similar to that of fruit trees. The main characteristic of growing a crop is adherence to acidic soils with a pH of 3-5. The shrub is accepted to bear fruit in the fourth year of life, depending on the species, a collection of 1.5 to 10 kg is obtained from the specimen.

The best varieties of blueberries

In garden blueberries, varieties differ in the appearance of the branches, resistance to cold weather, and the period of fruit collection. Varieties of culture in terms of ripening time are distinguished:

• early varieties of garden blueberry - will delight you with the harvest in the middle of the summer season;
• mid-ripening - ripen by the end of July;
• late garden blueberry, varieties yield in late August - early September.

By the size of the shoots, plants are divided into:

• undersized, have a height of up to 1 m, productivity 1.5 - 2.5 kg.
• tall blueberry varieties, their branches reach 3 m, productivity - up to 10 kg.

When choosing a culture, the real conditions of the local climate are taken into account. The best varieties of garden blueberries for the middle lane are tall ones (for example, Patriot, Blyukrop). They give a rich harvest, firmly endure negative phenomena, berries are suitable for long-term storage, which is important for determining the rationality of growing a crop. For northern latitudes, undersized garden blueberries are relevant - varieties Divnaya, Northblue. The height of the branches helps them to easily survive the winter under the dense snow layer.

Blueberry Blue - variety description

Garden blueberry of an early variety, with practically no drawbacks. She has a powerful tall bush with decorative characteristics - in the summer it will decorate the garden with greenery and blue bunches, in the fall - with yellow foliage, at the end of September - with bright crimson. The variety is popular for commercial cultivation and is used in small and medium-sized agribusiness. Garden blueberry Blueberry - features:

• has a shoot size of 1.5-2 m;
• shrub blooms in mid-May, ripens in July - early August;
• Blues are resistant to diseases, damage to branches, mummification of fruits;
• berries are light blue with a solid wax layer, weighing up to 2.2 g and a diameter of 18-22 mm;
• they do not crack, are suitable for machine cleaning, last a long time and are well transported;
• productivity - 3.6 - 6 kg per copy;
• the plant is frost-resistant, tolerates cold up to -32 ° C, winters with mulching.

Northblue blueberries - variety description

Winter-hardy low-growing garden blueberry, varieties are acceptable for northern regions, where the fertility of tall shrubs is reduced due to harsh conditions. Its berries are stored for a long time and are recommended for fresh consumption and for industrial preservation. Northblue soda blueberries - features:

• undersized genus, reaches a height of 0.6-0.9 m;
• the berry is noticeable (15-18 mm in diameter), dark gray, taut, with a small scar and good taste;
• the fruit ripens in early August;
• the collection for a low-grade species is large - 1.5-2.5 kg per specimen;
• bush blueberry garden Northblu has a decorative look and is used in landscape design;
• seedlings are characterized by extreme frost resistance, withstand cold up to -42 ° С;
• not very picky about the composition of the soil.

Chippewa blueberry - variety description

Winter-hardy undersized crop with an early ripening time. The plant is prized in cold areas. Garden blueberry, Chippeva variety - description:

• the shrub stands out in a spherical shape with upward shoots, compact, reaches a height of 1.25 m;
• fruits have light blue skin, large size (17-20 mm), firm, odorous. When fully ripe, they are very sweet;
• a low bush will give a harvest in the first half of July;
• the yield of an adult specimen is 2.5-6 kg;
• prefers bright places, abundantly drained, acidic soils.

Blueberry Divnaya - description of the variety

The culture is of medium ripening, with a high degree of winter hardiness. The advantage of the plant is that it is less susceptible to disease. Medium blueberry, Divnaya grade - description:

• has shoots up to 1.8 m high, spreading, heaping;
• branches grow magnificently, the disadvantages include the fact that they require annual pruning;
• berries of medium size, slightly flattened, sweet and sour, weight 0.6 g;
• the skin of the fruit is thin, can crack, so they are not suitable for transportation and long-term storage;
• yield - 1.6 kg per specimen.

Blueberry Nelson - variety description

A well-known variety that has good taste. Nelson belongs to the early maturing species. Its value lies in the fact that a dense and large fruit pleases with a late harvest, and for its frost resistance and high adaptation to the climate, seedlings are loved by both farmers and amateur gardeners. Garden blueberry Nelson - description:

• the bush reaches a height of 1.6 m, spreading, wide;
• the berries are impressive, have the shape of an oblate ball, up to 20 mm in diameter. They are distinguished by a sweet wine taste and strong aroma, light blue color and jelly green flesh;
• The fruits have a strong skin, are suitable for long-term storage, and are transported without problems;
• Nelson's productivity reaches 6 kg per specimen, the harvest ripens at the end of August.

Blueberry variety Bluecrop

A tall shrub, characterized by non-simultaneous ripening, which begins in mid-July and ends before the end of August. Blueberry is one of the most productive blueberry varieties, it is considered one of the best, suitable for commercial and amateur cultivation. According to the opinions of gardeners, this culture is the standard of the species. Its advantages are frost resistance, absence of diseases and drought resistance. Features of the Bluecrop species:

• the bush reaches a size of 2 m, the shoots are directed upward;
• the seedling bears fruit in long clusters with large blue berries, up to 20 mm in diameter. Such blueberries in the garden need to be pruned annually;
• will give birth to a bush abundantly, the fruits are firm and very tasty. They are suitable for freezing and eating raw;
• one specimen yields up to 9 kg.

Garden blueberry Patriot

This variety of medium ripeness is known to many lovers of tall breeds, the harvest of fruits falls on the end of July. The culture pleases with high yield and decorativeness.The shrub has a peculiarity - in the process of ripening, the berries change color from green to red, and at full maturity they become dark blue. Blueberry, variety Patriot - features:

• high bush, up to 2 m in size;
• the stems have a rectilinear shape, therefore, planting on the site can be done densely;
• berries are light blue, large, up to 19 mm in diameter, gather in bunches on the branches;
• the skin of the fruit is elastic, they tolerate transportation and storage well;
• record yield - up to 9 kg, the plant is often grown on an industrial scale.

Garden Blueberry Duke

An early variety of culture, it will delight you with a ripe harvest already in the second half of July. Produces large and sweet bunches, Duke is considered the most suitable for consumption raw. Crop-laden branches are tied up during the ripening period so that they do not break off. The disadvantage of the plant is the demand for soil moisture, it should not be high. Duke blueberry variety - features:

• the size of the bushes is up to 1.8 m, the shoots are straight, not very branching;
• the crop is distinguished by late flowering, which minimizes the risk of damage as a result of spring frosts;
• berries are burly, up to 2 cm in diameter, juicy, sweet;
• fruits tolerate transportation well, are suitable for freezing;
• the yield reaches 8 kg per specimen.

Blueberry variety Bonus

One of the largest berries, it ripens late. The fruits beckon with their gigantic size - up to 3 cm in diameter; they begin to ripen in early August. Garden blueberry Bonus - features:

• shoots reach a size of 1.5 m, spreading;
• berries are very large, dense, with a small scar, have a sweet taste, suitable for long-term storage and transportation;
• the plant is highly winter-hardy and suitable for regions with a harsh climate;
• productivity reaches 5 kg per copy;

Blueberry variety Bluegold

Early berries, they acquire a rich color at the beginning of summer, and ripen in mid-July. Even in the most lean years, up to 4.5 kg are harvested from one shrub. The weak side of Bluegold is that the fruits quickly wither and mummify. In addition, they crumble when overripe, so the crop must be harvested on time. Garden blueberry Bluegold - features:

• spreading bush, powerful, up to 1.5 m high. A lush plant in itself is an adornment of any garden. But due to the spreading nature, the culture requires regular pruning;
• berries reach 18 mm, dense, perfectly stored and transported;
• maximum yield - 7 kg;
• the culture can withstand frosts down to -35 ° С, it is acceptable for the northern regions.

Elizabeth blueberry variety

Elizabeth's garden berry is considered a favorite in taste and smell. Her fruits are noticeable and smell delicious, ripen gradually - within two weeks. They delight with the harvest at the end of August. When asked which varieties of blueberries are the most valuable, summer residents always cite Elizabeth as the best late species in terms of taste. Although some of its harvest may not have time to ripen, fertility is up to 4-6 kg per specimen. Elizabeth is a popular garden blueberry, features of the variety:

• straight bush, up to 1.8 m in size;
• berries are impressive up to 22 mm in diameter, strong, easily torn off and almost not deformed during transportation;
• aromatic and sugar fruits;
• dignity of Elizabeth - ease of cultivation by cuttings;
• the bush does not develop well in a sandy substrate.

Blueberry Chandler - variety description

Late tall shrub, harvested in September. It grows well in regions with a temperate climate and not very cool winters. Its special attraction is its considerable berries, the most massive of all relatives, their diameter is 2-3 cm, weight is 2 g. Chandler's features:

• the bush has a size of 1.7 m, powerful, fast-growing shoots;
• the berries are impressive, delicate, not transported too successfully. They are recommended for fresh consumption. Because of this, Chandler is not very popular for commercial production;
• productivity is up to 5 kg per specimen, the collection is stretched for 4-6 weeks;
• such blueberries in the garden area require abundant feeding, it is advisable to collect it by hand.

There are many legends about blueberries: about its growth in swamps, about bears grazing in the neighborhood, and about the content of alcoholic substances in berries. But all this is nothing more than myths, most likely invented by some people to discourage others - competitors who collect fragrant berries on a common forest plot.

Garden blueberries - the result of the latest breeding work

Breeders of North America were the first to develop a number of blueberry varieties for cultivation in gardens. Berry, having become generally available and having changed the place of registration from northern swamps to cultivated lands, began a march across the continents.

Many novelties of the American-Canadian selection have taken root in the Russian dacha weave. These are mainly tall varieties with a crown up to 2 m. The shrub remained the same frost-hardy, long-lived and inaccessible to pests, as in natural growing conditions, but at the same time increased its yield, and berry picking became possible from the end of July to September.

Tall blueberries of Canadian-American selection took root in the dacha plots of Russians

By the timing of ripening, blueberries are divided into:

• early varieties: harvesting begins in the second decade of July;
• mid-late varieties: the harvest ripens in the third decade of July - the first decade of August;
• late varieties: the growing season lasts until half of September, and the harvest is ready for harvest from the second half of August.

Early, mid-late and late ripening varieties

Gardeners should remember that late-ripening shrubs are not suitable for regions with short summers and long winters. So, the climate of the north of Russia, some regions of Siberia and the Far East, where night frosts on the soil can be observed as early as August, will not give blueberries all the conditions necessary for development. The crop, if it has time to ripen, is only in small quantities.

Table: early ripening blueberry varieties

Photo gallery: early blueberry varieties

Table: mid-late blueberry varieties

Photo gallery: mid-late blueberry varieties

Table: late ripening blueberry varieties

Photo gallery: late varieties of blueberries

The most productive varieties for the Moscow region, the Volga region, the non-black earth zone of Russia, the Urals

Speaking about the yield of blueberries, it should be borne in mind that 4 kg of berries from one bush is a common indicator for this crop. But there are also record-breaking varieties that bring simply gigantic yields by the standards of this medium-sized berry. For example, 8-10 kg per bush.

Patriot

The Patriot cultivar is the result of the selection work of the Agrotechnical Station of New Jersey, USA. The height of the bush can exceed the 2-meter mark. The plant can withstand severe frosts down to -300C, but during spring frosts it can die if measures are not taken in time. Prefers bright glades and moderate moisture. Excellent resistance of the bush to late blight and stem cancer is noted.

More information about the variety in our article - Tall blueberry Patriot: features of the variety and growing rules.

The harvest period is at the end of July. The dark blue ripe berries have an average diameter of 17–18 mm and have a sweet taste. Fruiting is regular.

The Patriot variety is very winter-hardy, but does not tolerate spring frosts well.

Spartan

The bush is tall, but not spreading. Erect branches grow up to 2 m. The plant is resistant to pests and tolerates frosts up to -280C, but reacts poorly to stagnant water in the soil.

Spartan is a medium-ripening variety. Fruiting occurs at the end of July. Slightly flattened berries are collected in loose clusters, have a turquoise color, large size (reach 16-18 mm in diameter). The taste is slightly sour and has a pleasant aroma.

Spartan begins to bear fruit from the end of July.

Nelson

Nelson is another fruitful American variety.Late-ripening shrub yields its harvest only at the end of August, therefore, it is completely unsuitable for regions with short summers and early autumn frosts. The height of the bush is 1.5 m.

The fruits have good taste, declared as "wine-sweet". Fragrant large berries in the form of a flattened ball with a diameter of 20 mm hide jelly-like green flesh under the delicate skin.

Nelson is not suitable for regions with short summers and early fall frosts

Rankocas

A hybrid variety of tall blueberries that came to eastern Europe from the American continent. A frost-resistant and late blight-resistant bush is capable of forming many shoots, therefore, without high-quality pruning, fruiting will be reduced to small berries.

The dense crown of the shrub is also appreciated as a decoration for hedges.

The harvest ripens in the second decade of August. Fruits are characterized by medium-large size (up to 17 mm in diameter) and flattened shape. The taste is sweet. When ripe, they are not stored on a bush for a long time: they can crack from rain and sun.

Bluecrop

The variety was bred in the state of New Jersey in 1953. It is considered a reference for the temperate climatic zone. It grows up to 2 m in height, but the spreading is small, as the branches grow upward. The shrub is not afraid of frosts down to -350 C, neither a cold spring, nor a dry summer, nor pests. But seasonal pruning is required.

It is characterized by a high annual yield, for which it is loved by both summer residents and commercial agricultural enterprises. Fruit ripening is not uniform, lasts more than a month: from mid-July to late August. The diameter of ripe berries, covered with a pale blue bloom, is 20 mm. The shape is slightly flattened. The taste is exquisitely sweet. Even after freezing, the berries do not lose their rich aroma, sweetness and color. Adapted for transportation.

The Bluecrop shrub is not afraid of frost, cold spring, dry summer, or pests

Blueberry varieties for Ukraine, Belarus and southern regions of Russia

Although traditionally considered a northern berry, blueberries can grow and mature successfully in warm climates. For regions with a long growing season (Ukraine, Belarus, Transcaucasia, the Lower Volga region), acclimatized varieties with both early and medium and late ripening periods are suitable. If you plan correctly at the site of planting blueberries, then in these regions you can feast on it from the beginning of July to the end of September.

Duke

A very popular tall variety for cultivation on summer cottages. The plant is winter-hardy, easily tolerates recurrent frosts, practically does not get sick, begins to bear fruit early, gives a bountiful harvest. There are so many berries on the bushes that the branches bend under their weight. It is important to provide support in time and collect the fruits, otherwise creases on the branches are possible. Fruits have a diameter of 18 to 20 mm, pleasant astringency is felt in the taste. Average yield - up to 8 kg per bush.

The Duke variety easily tolerates recurrent frosts and is not susceptible to diseases.

Chanticleer

The variety is characterized by early maturity. It is considered ideal for commercial cultivation on small plantations, because the crop can be harvested twice a season, and in a mechanized way. The berries are large, 20–22 mm in diameter. Professional tasters called the taste of the berries “wine-fruit”.

Chauntecleer - early maturing variety, great for plantations

Erliblu

A variety of American selection. The shrub is medium-sized. Fruit ripening occurs in two stages: in the first half of July and at the beginning of August. But the second collection is characterized by smaller fruits. The yield ranges from 4 to 7 kg per plant. The berries are 16–18 mm in diameter and slightly sour in taste. They have the property to persist on the branches after ripening for a week. Transportation is poorly tolerated.

Erliblu produces twice a season

Blue Brigitte

The bush of this variety grows upward and in breadth, gives abundant shoots and is prone to thickening. The plant is sensitive to frost below -250C.Fruiting occurs in mid-August. Ripening of berries is uniform, the yield is high. Fruits up to 15 mm in diameter have a piquant sourness in taste, are not afraid of transportation and long-term storage.

The Blue Brigitte bush grows in breadth and in height

Boniface

The variety was created in Poland, but has taken root well in Belarus, Ukraine and some regions of Russia. It grows quickly and bypasses the 2 m mark. It has ascending branches. The berries are quite large, round in shape, with a spicy taste and aroma. Sufficiently productive variety. Fruiting begins in early August.

Boniface is a tall variety of Polish selection

Hannah Choice

A tall shrub with branches growing densely upwards. Resistant to frost, even to return frost. Easily withstands temperatures in the spring of -70C. The harvest ripens from mid-August. The berries are 15–17 mm in diameter. The fruits are sweet, can be stored for a long time on branches and in containers.

Hannah Choice fruits can be stored for a long time on branches and in containers

Popular varieties of Ukraine, Belarus, southern Russia include Nui, Reku, Toro, Spartan, Bluegold, Covill, Blurey.

Among the new products grown in Ukraine and Belarus are Pink Lemonade and Pink Champagne varieties. They are unusual in that they produce pink berries. The combined taste of sugar honey and lemon acidity made these crops one of the exclusive ones. At the same time, there is no need to create special conditions for them. Plants tolerate moderate frosts well, are disease resistant and are rich in harvest.

Blueberry Pink Lemonade has unusual pink fruits for the culture

Blueberry varieties for Siberia and the Far East

The cool climate of Siberia and the Far East is considered one of the best for growing blueberries. For these areas, almost all of the tall American varieties described above are suitable. But they are not the only ones.

High blueberries included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2017

Some varieties of American selection in the State Register of the Russian Federation were registered only in 2017. Accordingly, they have not yet received feedback from practitioners.

• Aurora. Late ripening blueberries 120–150 cm high. Possesses high resistance to diseases and pests. The berries are medium-sized, violet-blue in color. Very sweet in taste, sugar content 15.4%;
• Huron. The bush is not particularly sprawling. The berries are medium in size from 15 to 19 mm in diameter, have a refreshing aroma, slightly sour taste. Stored perfectly. The yield is good, up to 4–5 kg per bush;
• Draper. A hybrid variety created for growing on commercial plantations. The bush is relatively compact, so three plants can fit in an area of ​​2 m2. The harvest is ready for harvest in July, ripens together. Up to 9 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush;
• Liberty. Blueberries for industrial production and mechanized harvesting. But even on a private backyard, the variety showed itself on a good side, showing high efficiency in the form of a friendly harvest of 7-9 kg per bush. Refers to mid-late varieties.

Photo Gallery: Latest American Blueberry Varieties

Russian bog blueberry

The next group of blueberries is the development of the Novosibirsk Experimental Station, made in the last decade of the 20th century.

Swamp varieties are low-growing, slightly spreading bushes growing on a peat or peat-sand bed. Productivity on bushes up to 100 cm high is considered high if up to 2–2.5 kg per plant is harvested.

The gray berry, recommended for cultivation throughout the territory of Russia, has especially clearly revealed itself in the zone of the Siberian and Far Eastern climate. This group includes the following representatives:

• Blue scattering: sugar 5.6%, tasting score 4, yield up to 2 kg;
• Wonderful: sugar 6%, tasting score 4, yield up to 2 kg;
• Graceful: sugar 7.2%, tasting score 4, yield 0.8 kg;
• Iksinskaya: sugar 8.6%, tasting score 5, yield 0.9 kg;
• Nectar: ​​sugar 9.8%, tasting score 5, yield 0.9 kg;
• Taiga beauty: sugar 5%, tasting point 4, yield 2.1 kg;
• Shegarskaya: sugar 5%, tasting score 4.2, yield 1.5 kg;
• Yurkovskaya: sugar 7%, tasting score 4.5, yield 1.3 kg.

Photo gallery: Russian bog blueberry

Winter-hardy varieties adapted to the harshest growing conditions in the Far North

The blueberries growing in the north are not a wonder of the world at all, but a common natural phenomenon. But nevertheless, breeders distinguish into a separate group varieties that are accustomed to frosts below -40C, abundant snow, severe winds, swampy soils and forest-tundra mosses. The growth of such shrubs does not exceed 70 cm, and the taste of early ripening berries has a unique sourness.

The most winter-hardy varieties include:

• Northland. The bush is not tall, but rather branched. Due to the fact that the berries ripen on shoots that reach 1 m in length, the variety is considered abundant in yield: up to 7 kg are harvested from one plant. Berry size - 17 mm in diameter;
• Northblue. The bush is appreciated not only for large fruits up to 18 mm in diameter, but also for decorativeness. The harvest is ready for harvest by the end of July or beginning of August. Collection rate - 2–2.5 kg per plant;
• Northcantry. The compact plant reaches a height of 80 cm. The regular yield is 2 kg of berries per bush. Collection starts in August. The diameter of the berries is 15 mm;
• Northky. The berries of this variety have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and an average size of up to 14 mm in diameter. They ripen in August and may not fall off the branches for a long time. Well stored and transported.

Photo gallery: northern blueberry varieties

Video: how to choose a blueberry variety

Blueberries, traditionally growing well in the cool climates of the northern regions, can now be cultivated in the south. The variety of varieties bred by domestic and foreign breeders allows gardeners to make a choice that optimally takes into account the characteristics of the area in which the culture will grow.

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