Vaccinium corymbosum
cultivated blueberry
Common names: American blueberry, blueberry
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Description
The cultivated blueberry produces large, sweet berries and in autumn displays a bright red foliage that decorates every bed. Unlike the wild strawberry, it requires acidic soil—regular garden soil is unsuitable. Plant two different varieties such as 'Bluecrop' and 'Duke' for a richer harvest.
Care instructions
Plant the blueberry in pure rhododendron or bog soil with a pH of 4 to 5, either in a bed or a large container. Water only with low‑lime rainwater, as tap water raises the pH. Mulch heavily with bark mulch or pine straw and harvest the blue ripened berries from July, once they begin to loosen slightly.
Pruning
Companion planting
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