Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is a soft fruit bush or cane grown for sweet with gentle acidity fruit. Suited to full sun to light shade and acidic ericaceous compost or peat-free acid mix, it reaches about 1–1.8 m with a 1–1.5 m spread. Harvest in july–august for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Acidic ericaceous compost or peat-free acid mix
  • Watering: Keep moist in fruiting season
  • Harvest: July–August
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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