Chandler Blueberry Plant
Description
Chandler Blueberry regularly produces the largest blueberries you’ll ever grow from your own garden, with berries that can reach the size of a quarter at peak season. The extra-large, firm, sweet, and juicy berries introduced by the USDA in 1995 are outstanding fresh off the bush, and their size makes them as impressive on a plate or in a fruit salad as they are enjoyable to eat. The harvest window is one of the longest of any blueberry variety, spanning 4–6 weeks through mid-to-late July, so there’s no single-week picking rush. Cold-hardy to -15°F, self-pollinating, and bears in 2–3 years.
Quarter-Sized Berries — The Largest You Can Grow
The size comparison to a quarter isn’t marketing language; it’s an accurate description of what Chandler produces at peak season. Most blueberry varieties top out at pea-to-marble size. Chandler regularly delivers berries that are dramatically larger, with the firm texture and sweet, full blueberry flavor that makes each one genuinely satisfying. For fresh presentations where appearance matters alongside flavor, nothing in the blueberry world compares.
A 4–6 Week Harvest Window — No Rushing
Most blueberry varieties ripen over 1–2 weeks, requiring attentive picking to catch the harvest at its peak. Chandler’s mid-to-late season berries ripen gradually over 4–6 weeks, giving home gardeners the flexibility to pick regularly without pressure and enjoy fresh blueberries continuously through the harvest period rather than in a single intensive session.
USDA Introduction, 1995 — Cold-Hardy to -15°F
Chandler was introduced in 1995 from the USDA blueberry breeding program and has been a favorite of home gardeners ever since for its extraordinary berry size and reliable performance. Cold-hardy to -15°F, it performs solidly through Zone 4 conditions and pairs well with Blueray, Bluecrop, and other mid-season companions to increase yield from both plants.
Why Growers Choose Chandler Blueberry
- Quarter-sized berries — the largest blueberries you can grow at home
- Firm, sweet, and juicy — outstanding fresh, baked, and frozen
- 4–6 week harvest window — one of the longest of any blueberry variety
- USDA introduction, 1995 — proven performance over nearly 30 years
- Cold-hardy to -15°F — reliable in Zones 4–8
- Self-pollinating, bears in 2–3 years — productive quickly with just one plant
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Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1000 |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
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Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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