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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
Blueberry, Bluecrop
The leading commercial blueberry variety grown and is especially popular in New Jersey. It produces high yields of large, bright blue berries that are firm and grow in large clusters. The berry flavor is superb, fresh or frozen. Bluecrop is known for its hardiness, vigor and consistent production. The plant grows to a height of 4–6 feet. and yield early to mid season.
- Dependable commercial highbush variety
- Large firm berries in generous clusters
- Early to midseason harvest window
- Excellent fresh eating or freezing quality
- Category: Small Fruit
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 48-72 in
- Spread: 36-48 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 35 to 85°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
Blueberries need full sun, steady moisture, and acidic soil around pH 4.5–5.5. Mulch with pine bark or needles, avoid overfertilizing, and plant more than one variety nearby for best pollination and fruit set.