Half-High Blueberry

Half-high blueberries are crosses between highbush and lowbush species, combining the large-berry quality of highbush with the extreme cold hardiness of lowbush — cultivars such as 'Northblue', 'Northcountry', and 'Polaris' survive to -35°F when snow-covered. Maintain soil pH between 4.5 and 5.0 and mulch heavily with pine bark or sawdust. Cross-pollination between two compatible cultivars improves berry size and total yield. Pruning is minimal for the first five years; thereafter remove the thickest, oldest canes each late winter to encourage fresh productive wood. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 24–48 дюймів Дні до схожості: null–null Температура ґрунту для схожості: -18–-18°C

Half-high blueberries are crosses between highbush and lowbush species, combining the large-berry quality of highbush with the extreme cold hardiness of lowbush — cultivars such as 'Northblue', 'Northcountry', and 'Polaris' survive to -35°F when snow-covered. Maintain soil pH between 4.5 and 5.0 and mulch heavily with pine bark or sawdust. Cross-pollination between two compatible cultivars improves berry size and total yield. Pruning is minimal for the first five years; thereafter remove the thickest, oldest canes each late winter to encourage fresh productive wood. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 24–48 дюймів Дні до схожості: null–null Температура ґрунту для схожості: -18–-18°C --- Час посадки: 0–4 тижнів spring Plant two or more compatible cultivars in early spring in very acidic soil; half-high types excel in zones 3–5 where standard highbush varieties suffer winter dieback.