Enjoy the beauty and flavor of your own blueberry harvest with Northern Highbush Blueberry Seeds. A beloved American garden favorite, this cold-hardy perennial shrub produces clusters of sweet, juicy blue berries and charming white bell-shaped flowers in spring.

These non-GMO seeds grow into robust fruit-bearing shrubs that thrive in cooler climates, offering a delicious and nutritious harvest year after year. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and containers, this variety is prized for both its high yield and ornamental appeal.

Features

• 🫐 High-Yield Berry Producer: Produces abundant clusters of large, sweet berries.
• 🌸 Beautiful White Flowers: Attractive spring blooms add ornamental value.
• 🌿 Cold-Hardy Variety: Thrives in northern climates and withstands frost.
• 🏡 Ideal for Home Gardens: Perfect for containers, garden beds, or berry patches.
• 🍰 Nutrient-Rich Fruit: High in antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and dietary fiber.
• 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Specifications

• Common Name: Blueberry / Northern Highbush Blueberry
• Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
• Plant Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
• Zones: USDA 3–7
• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub (up to 5–7 ft tall)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Acidic, well-draining, rich in organic matter
• Soil pH: 4.5–5.5
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid standing water
• Temperature Range: 45–85°F (7–29°C)
• Flowers: Small white bell-shaped blooms in spring
• Fruits: Clusters of plump blue berries, midsummer ripening
• Days to Germination: 30–60 days
• Maturity: 2–3 years to full fruiting
• Pollination: Partially self-pollinating (better yield with multiple plants)
• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
• Harvest Season: Mid to late summer
• Uses: Fresh eating, jams, pies, smoothies, and freezing

Planting Guide

• Stratify Seeds: Refrigerate seeds for 60–90 days in moist peat moss to mimic winter dormancy.
• Sowing: After stratification, plant seeds ¼ inch deep in acidic, well-draining soil.
• Light: Provide full sunlight or bright grow lights.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger containers or garden beds once strong roots develop.
• Spacing: Space plants about 3–4 feet apart for optimal growth.
• Mulching: Use pine bark or needles to maintain soil acidity and moisture.
• Fertilization: Apply acid-loving plant fertilizer twice per season.
• Pruning: Remove old stems annually to promote new growth.

Care Tips

• Soil Acidity: Essential for healthy growth—test pH regularly.
• Winter Care: Mulch base with organic material to protect roots.
• Pollination: Plant multiple varieties nearby for increased berry yield.
• Pest Control: Protect from birds with netting during fruiting season.