Earliblue Blueberry Plant

Earliblue is one of the first blueberries to ripen each season — and for home growers eager for that first taste of summer, that timing is everything. A Northern Highbush variety developed in 1936 and introduced in 1952, it produces reliable crops of medium-to-large, light blue berries with a distinctive aromatic quality that sets them apart from later-season varieties. Upright, vigorous, and self-pollinating in Zones 5–7, Earliblue is a classic early-season blueberry that rewards growers year after year.

First of the Season, Full of Flavor

Earliblue ripens in June — weeks ahead of mid-season varieties — giving you fresh homegrown blueberries at the very start of the blueberry calendar. The berries are medium-to-large, firm, and light blue with a sweet flavor that carries a pleasant astringency and a notably aromatic quality that makes them especially satisfying fresh off the bush. They’re excellent in pies and jams as well, though the fresh-eating experience is where Earliblue truly shines.

A Heritage Variety Worth Growing

Developed in 1936 through the USDA’s blueberry breeding program, Earliblue has nearly 90 years of proven performance behind it. Its well-shaped, upright, vigorous plants produce reliable crops season after season with dark green foliage that’s attractive in the landscape even when the berries aren’t ripe. As a Northern Highbush variety, it performs best in cooler climates with reliable winter chill.

Why Growers Choose Earliblue

• One of the earliest-ripening blueberries — first fresh berries of the season in June
• Aromatic, flavorful fruit — distinctive fragrance and sweet-astringent taste
• Medium-to-large firm berries — great for fresh eating, pies, and preserves
• Upright, vigorous plants — attractive dark green foliage and reliable annual yields
• Heritage variety — developed in 1936, nearly 90 years of proven performance
• Self-pollinating — fruit with just one plant, even better with a companion variety nearby