Blueberry Jersey (Vaccinium Corymbosum) Fruit Bush 3ltr Pot

About Blueberry Jersey

Mid-late season variety with a tall, erect growth habit. A favourite with home gardeners with its high yield of sweet, small-medium sized fruit. Jersey is one of the most dependable varieties available producing consistently high yields of fruit. The fruit hangs in loose clusters for easy picking. The glossy green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. An old-time favourite variety, late ripening, ideal for extending the season.

• Self fertile
• Planting Distance 1.5m apart
• Height & Spread 1.8m x 1.5m
• Crops July/ August

The blueberry is one of the most popular fruits in the country. The jersey is a mid to late cropping variety that will produce fruit from late July to August. This plant produces medium sized, purple fruit that grow on upright stems above green and red blush, ovular leaves, bringing an ornamental appeal into the garden. This is a high-yield fruit that can be grown in a container or garden border. The round fruits hang from woody stems that also produce rounded green leaves which create a wonderful garden display. These wonderful berries have a subtle, sweet flavour and produce a lot of juice if crushed. Because of their subtler taste they are a wonderful fruit to use in baking, making fantastic muffins or pancake fillers.

How to grow blueberries

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with moist, well-drained, acidic and light soil to plant your blueberry. The plant will tolerate a more shaded spot, but this will mean your fruits will take longer to ripen. Blueberries will not grow well in soil with a PH higher than 5.5, so you will get better results by planting in a container which makes the PH balance easier to control. Prune back in late autumn and look out for mildew.

How do I harvest blueberries?

The berries start to ripen from mid-summer onwards, changing from green to dusky blue when ready to pick. They won't all ripen at once, so check over plants several times. When ready, pull gently until the berry comes off the stem.

How do I store blueberries?

Blueberries can be eaten fresh or can be frozen in an airtight bag for later use. They also are a very good fruit for making jam.