Blueberry 'Bluecrop' 4-year-old C4

Highbush blueberry 'Bluecrop' – A reliable and fertile variety of blueberry

Highbush blueberry 'Bluecrop' (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop') is one of the most popular varieties of blueberry. Valued for its high fertility, high resistance and excellent fruit quality, it is an ideal choice for both home gardens and commercial plantations.

Characteristics of Bluecrop blueberry

• Fruit: Large, spherical, light blue, with a firm structure and a sweet and sour taste. They ripen from late July to August, which makes this variety medium early.
• List: Elliptical, dark green, which in autumn turn into warm shades of red and orange, giving the shrub a decorative appearance.
• Shrub: It grows to a height of 1.5–2 meters. The erect, compact habit makes it easy to care for and harvest the fruit.

Cultivation of blueberries 'Bluecrop'

• Position: It grows best in full sun, but also tolerates light partial shade. Fruits grown in the sun are the sweetest and most aromatic.
• Soil: It requires acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5), humus, permeable and moderately moist. Regular acidification of the soil is necessary to maintain optimal conditions.
• Watering: Regular watering, especially during drought and during the fruiting period, is crucial. The substrate should be constantly moist, but well-drained.
• Fertilization: In spring and after harvest, apply fertilizers for acidophilic plants to promote growth and fruiting.
• Trimming: They are carried out in early spring. Removing old, diseased and weak shoots stimulates the development of new, fruiting branches.

Application of Bluecrop

• Home garden: With its decorative leaves and tasty fruits, it is a great addition to any garden.
• Commercial plantations: High fertility, large fruits and their excellent quality make this variety ideal for growers.
• Culinary: The fruit is perfect for raw consumption, as well as for preserves, baked goods, desserts and frozen foods.

Seasonal features of blueberry 'Bluecrop'

• Spring: Leaf development and flowering.
• Summer: Fruiting from the end of July to August.
• Autumn: The leaves turn red and orange, adding charm to autumn gardens.
• Winter: The shrub goes into dormancy, but is fully frost hardy.

Decorative element of the garden

Bluecrop is not only a tasty fruit, but also a garden decoration. In autumn, its leaves take on warm colors, which further emphasizes its decorativeness. The compact habit of the shrub makes it easy to blend in with other plants.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 4 liters
• Height: 90–110 cm
• Age: 4 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes