The DUKE blueberry is a leading early-ripening variety, with fruits ripening as early as June. This variety is known for its high yields, with a single DUKE plant producing up to 9 kg (20 lbs) of high-quality berries. DUKE blueberries have a mild flavor that improves with cold storage, making them perfect for fresh consumption, baking, and preserves.
They’re also well-suited for mechanical harvesting and can be used in commercial cultivation as well as home gardens or wildlife gardens.
Blueberries have been cultivated by Native Americans for thousands of years. The DUKE variety (Vaccinium corymbosum) was domesticated in 1908 by Frederick Vernon Coville and is now a widely grown blueberry variety. Native to North America, blueberries are now popular worldwide.
Wildlife: A favorite food for birds, bears, and small mammals.
Culinary: DUKE blueberries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and smoothies.
Landscaping: Perfect for wildlife gardens or ornamental home gardens.
Propagation: Seeds
Pretreatment: Soak seeds in hand-hot water for 24 hours, then let them cool.
Sowing: Place seeds on the surface of well-draining, damp, lime-free seed compost and lightly cover them.
Cold Stratification: Place seeds in a cold environment (shaded area or refrigerator) for 90 days at around 3°C.
Germination: After stratification, move seeds to a warm environment (min 21°C) until seedlings emerge.
Transplanting: Once seedlings are large enough, transplant them into 9 cm pots with ericaceous compost.
Frost Protection: Protect young plants from frost.
Outdoor Planting: After hardening off, plant outdoors from June onwards.
Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5).
Light: Grow in full sun for optimal fruit production.
Watering: Regular watering, especially during growing season, ensures healthy plants.
Longevity: DUKE blueberries are long-lived and produce berries for many years.
Protection: Protect young plants from late frost until they are well established.
The DUKE Northern Highbush Blueberry Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking for an early-ripening, high-yielding variety. Whether you want fresh berries for eating, baking, or preserving, DUKE blueberries will thrive in your home garden, wildlife garden, or commercial setup. Start growing these versatile, delicious blueberries today!
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