Blueberry Plants
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Blueberry Early Season Fruiting
R180.00Grow in very acidic, well drained soil with a PH level between 4.2 – 5.5. Grow in Canadian or Lithianian peat moss and pine needles/ bark mulch mix. Cold temperature tolerant. Full sun, but can tolerate partly shade.
In certain areas you can harvest Blueberries for up to 6-8 months of the year. They require a well drained, very acidic soil with high organic matter. The soil PH level should be between 4.2 and 5.2.
The Blueberry plants we sell are self pollinating but do yield more and bigger berries if cross pollinated with another cultivar.Scroll down for planting information and a link to a step by step video on planting Blueberries:
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Blueberry Early Season with Soils
R360.00Blueberry Early Season start to blossom in August and the blueberries will ripen over a period of about 6 weeks
We have a few Early season Blueberry plants specifically to grow in the heat and humidity of Durban.
We have Blueberry plants for all climates in SA
Our Blueberry plants are self-pollinating but will bear a bigger yield and richer fruit if cross pollinated.
They can be planted during any season, however, if planting in the hotter months, care must be taken to not let the roots dry out.
They may go into shock during transit or replanting but are otherwise very resilient.
Blueberry and Cranberry Plants MUST be planted in VERY acidic soil.
Cold hardy and can be container grown in a 40L or larger pot. Soil preparation is the same for both pot and garden planting.
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Blueberry Mid Season Fruiting
R180.00Our Blueberry plants are self-pollinating but will bear a bigger yield and richer fruit if cross pollinated. They can be planted during any season, however, if planting in the hotter months, care must be taken to not let the roots dry out. They may go into shock during transit or replanting but are otherwise very resilient.
Cold hardy and can be container grown. We recommend approximately 50cm wide as the roots spread 60cm and to allow good drainage 50cm depthSoil preparation is the same for both pot and garden planting. Minimum soils required Lithuanian or Canadian Spaghnum Peat Moss in a bag of Acid Compost. Berry fertiliser is recommended rather than any other products. Less is more for your Blueberry plants when it comes to fertilising.
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Blueberry Mid Season with Soils
R360.00Blueberry Mid Season start to blossom in October and the blueberries will ripen over a period of about 6 weeks
Mid and Late season are not suitable for Durban heat and Humidity
We have different varieties of Blueberry plants for all climates in SA
Soil Requirements:
Acidic. Ph between 4.2 and 5 (VERY important) Acid Compost and Berry Mix are not sufficient to reduce the pH of the soil for Blueberry and Cranberry Plants.
Cold hardy and can be container grown in a 40L or larger pot. Soil preparation is the same for both pot and garden planting.
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Blueberry Late Season Fruiting
R180.00Blueberries are the only berry plants that require a bit of investment and effort to ensure countless years of healthy fruiting.
Minimum soils required Lithuanian or Canadian Spaghnum Peat Moss in a bag of Acid Compost. Berry fertiliser is recommended rather than any other products. Less is more for your Blueberry plants when it comes to fertilising.Blueberry plants are salt and nitrate sensitive. Nitrates and chlorides should be avoided in fertiliser blends for blueberry plants.
Blueberry plants DO NOT like any manure or harsh chemical fertiliser. If you have a worm farm REFRAIN from using the fertiliser for Blueberry plants.Numerous varieties of Blueberry Plants are available. We provide the most suitable varieties for our South African climate.
We have Early, Mid and Late fruiting season Blueberry Plants. If you have all three (colder areas) you can pick blueberries for 6 – 8 months of the year. Late Season will fruit late summer and into autumn depending on the weather.Toss fresh blueberries onto fruit and vegetable salads, in smoothies, or on desserts. Or simply enjoy them as is for a delicious treat that is full of goodness.
For a long time, blueberries weren’t grown in the hotter, humid parts of South Africa because they were thought not to be able to withstand the climate. But, with the ingenuity of our farmer, they can thrive. In fact, they need minimal upkeep when they have the right position and soil.
Below is the planting information for Blueberry plants and a link to a step by step video on planting Blueberries
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Blueberry Late Season with Soils
R360.00Blueberries and Cranberries are the only berry plants that require a bit of investment and effort to ensure countless years of healthy fruiting.
The correct soil mixture for your Blueberry plant is extremely important. You cannot plant a Blueberry in normal soil if you would like them to flourish and fruit abundantly.
Numerous varieties of Blueberry Plants are available. We provide the most suitable varieties for our South African climate.
Late Season Fruiting is not suitable for Durban climate
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