Earliest ripening northern highbush. Large delicious berries are cracking resistant. Moderate yield. Earliblue Blueberry is intolerant of a wet growing site. Red fall color. Zone 5-8.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming, mostly self-fertile but will do better with Bluecrop or Jersey.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in summer), acid soils - add peat moss or sulfur to increase acidity as needed. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Cut out dead wood as needed. Very early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 800 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 6-8' x 4'
