1 Spartan Northern Highbush Blueberry, 1 gallon SIZED PLANT Ship Bare Root 10" to 12" in size! -Buy 3 Sets & Get 1 Free-2 year old plant
The Spartan Northern Highbush blueberry plant is a Northern Highbush, is an early varieties usually produce medium size fruit, but Spartan's is very large and abundant. Spartan is as strong as its name implies;the bush is tall and upright, which benefits the overall ripening of the berries because of air circulation and sun penetration into the plants canopy. Most blueberry plants are self fertile but will produce better and larger berries if two or more varieties are planted together.
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Never expose the bare roots of plants to wind or sun before or during planting. If your ground is frozen, or for some other reason you are not ready to plant, soak the roots in a bucket of lukewarm water for up to 24 hours (no longer). You can then delay planting for a week or two if you keep the roots moist and in a dark, cool place where the temperature is above freezing (35 to 40 degrees F). Spread the roots and position each plant so that all the roots will be covered with soil. Be careful not to plant too deep, and do not let the roots dry out during the planting process. Take any peat moss that is packaged with the plant and mix it into the planting hole. Add more of your own peat moss in heavier soils. If you use peat moss or a planting mix that contains peat, make sure that it is saturated with water before putting it in the planting hole. Peat that is not saturated can wick moisture away from the plant and cause the roots to dry out. Pack the soil firmly around the roots and water thoroughly.
Maintenance:
We do not recommend that bare root plants will not be placed in full sun for the first two weeks. The plants need to start getting acclimated to its new soil and not be stressed by overwhelming sun. Plants should be watered weekly during the first year, unless they receive plenty of rain. Wait four to six weeks after planting before adding any fertilizer. Do not apply fertilizer in late summer or fall. This could stimulate new succulent growth that could become injured during winter.
Blueberries require acid soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential as blueberries’ shallow fibrous roots are easily starved for oxygen. However, blueberries are not tolerant of drought conditions and need to be kept moist. They will produce best in a sunny location. Three types of blueberries can be grown in Iowa (or Vermont); Highbush, Half-high and Lowbush. Plant multiple cultivars (cultivated varieties) within 5 feet of each other. Even though blueberry cultivars are self fertile, cross-pollination produces larger berries. Cultivars ripen at different times so you can lengthen the harvest season by planting a selection.
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