Vaccinium, Blueberry 'Jersey'

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Description

Blueberry | Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jersey'

Plant has ornamental appeal in the landscape with its tall, attractive shape. Resists cracking. Developed in 1916 and introduced in 1928. Cold-hardy. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Earliblue. Plant in moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun. A hearty, healthy blueberry. Enjoy abundant crops of large, light-blue berries.

Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.

More Information

Brand Netherland Bulb Company
Common Family Name Blueberry
Deer Resistant No
Sun Preference Full-Sun
Plant Harvest Time Summer
Plant Life Cycle Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7
Mature Height (Range) 49" - 60", 61" - 72"

Product Questions (9)

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Root stimulators provide a hormone to the root system to recover faster from any damage done during the transplant process. This will also help the roots grow faster and stronger. To view Gertens recommended root stimulator, click ...
Full sun is six or more hours of direct sunlight (Note: afternoon sun is the hottest). West side: plants that like it hot and dry.  Part sun is four to six hours of sunlight including some afternoon...
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