- This Northern Highbush blueberry plants grow as a perennial in USDA Zones 4 – 8 and thrive in full sun and acidic soil.
- Vaccinium corymbosum shrubs will reach 5 – 8 feet in height and start producing berries when they are about 2 years old.
- In order for blueberry plants to produce berries the soil pH needs to be between 4.5 – 5.0 and during the growing season, they typically require 1 inch of water per week.
- Sow these heirloom seeds at 2 – 3 seeds per plant in well-drained and keep moist until germination occurs in 8 – 12 weeks.
- Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all the popular fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants in blueberries have been shown to reduce a predominant risk factor for heart disease by preventing oxidative damage to “bad” LDL cholesterol. It is low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K.
