Bluejay Blueberry Plant
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Description
Like having a fresh blueberry stand in your garden! Enjoy long harvests of flavorful blueberries that hang well right on the bush. These vigorous plants also make a lovely addition to any yard, especially in fall, when the leaves turn yellow and orange. Perfect for northern gardeners. Resists cracking. Introduced in 1978. Cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1000 |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
There are a couple of reasons why you might not have gotten berries: ph level, moisture, stresses during flowering, variety, etc. I have four plants, two produced berries--though a very few--the summer after being planted. Two did not. I would check the ph to make sure the soil acidity is good and watch how often you water and then plan for berries next year.
Blueberry plants like acidic soil, between 4.5 and 5.5. They will languish in normal garden soil, so a soil acifidier is usually needed to lower the pH.
An acidic fertilizer is good for maintaining acidity, but not lowering the pH to begin with. You need a soil acidifier, which you can find here: //www.starkbros.com/products/tools-and-supplies/soil-additives/soil-acidifier
Mature plantings of Bluejay may yield up to 6,000 pounds per acre (or more), assuming good growing conditions and management.
They are supposed to be. This is really our first season that we will get any yield.
Customer Reviews
I also bought grape starts several years ago and hopefully with weather permitting I will see grapes this year. I would recommend stark's. They are experienced growers. Tony Streacker.
The plants held up to a hard Michigan winter - 10 below. The plants were planted two years ago. I just bought 6 more. John
Just good rich blueberry. Perfect for pies, and the local wildlife love them.
There were a number of good reviews, and I have half a dozen different varieties, so still testing...
What to try this variety.