Earliblue Blueberry Plant
Description
One of the first blueberries of the season. Well-shaped, upright and vigorous plants with dark green foliage. Produces reliable crops of aromatic, light-blue berries. Fruit is best fresh, but also good in pies and jam. Developed in 1936, introduced in 1952. Ripens in June. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Bluecrop or Jersey.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1000 |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 7 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Taste | Astringent, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
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Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
With proper nutrients, water and sun, the berries are typically medium-sized, about 1/2" diameter.
Thank you for your question. The age and size information for our blueberries is as follows: 4” pot: 6-12 months old and 4” tall; Small gallon container: 2 years old and 12” tall. Our blueberries will typically take 2-3 years after planting to reach maturity and bear fruit.
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That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available. We ship via Fedex
That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available.
4 inch pot - 2 months or older / 4-6 inches
Gallon- 6 months /8-12 inches
Our 4" potted plants ship 4-6 inches tall and our 1 gallon small potted plants ship 8-12 inches tall.
Thank you for your question.Small gallon container: 2 years old and 12” tall. Our blueberries will typically take 2-3 years after planting to reach maturity and bear fruit.
Hi Erin, We are hoping to have more available come February.
This is rated for up to zone 7 I advise something a little more heat tolerant such as the Misty or the Sweet heart variety.
If you type your zip code into the box in the "Zone Compatibility" section above, a checkmark will appear if the product on this page will grow well in your location.
Have one at my house, really good
Increasing my collection!
It looked like a good pick for my zone.
love blueberries