Height:
1-12 feet (0.3-3.6 m), depending on the species
Growth form:
Shrubs or small bushes
Yield per acre:
2,000 to 20,000 pounds per acre (2,240 to 22,400 kg per ha) depending on the variety and growing conditions
Yield per plant:
5 to 10 pounds (2.25 to 4.5 kg) per plant per season, depending on the variety, the age of the plant, and growing conditions
Propagation methods:
Most commonly, blueberry is propagated through cuttings, separate branches, as well as by dividing the bush.
For commercial purposes, such as industrial plantings, blueberry seedlings are obtained by microcloning (in-vitro). This process requires an artificial nutrient medium in sterile conditions and carefully controlled chemical and physical factors (light, temperature, and humidity).
Roots:
Shallow, fibrous roots that do not extend deeply into the soil. The root system contains microzyme, meaning the roots are entangled with fungal threads, and mycelium is the primary conductor of nutrients to the plant—there are no other organs that could absorb nutrients, so blueberry poorly perceives the developed soil.
Pollination:
Cross-pollination; bees are the primary pollinators. Only some varieties are self-pollinating.
Irrigation needs:
High water needs (particularly during the growing season) with consistent moisture
Geography:
United States, Canada, Europe
Climate:
Temperate to cooler climates
Season:
Spring flowering; late-spring or mid-summer fruiting
Growth cycle
duration
duration
Perennial plants with peak production around 6-10 years
Soil:
Acidic, well-drained soils high in organic matter.
pH:
Optimal is 4.5
Temperature:
Generally, cold or chilly winters and mild summers
