Blueberries

Blueberry History: Native to Europe, North Africa, and Caucasus of North Europe, Asia, and America. Widely spread across the forest and mountainous areas in Spain. First discovered by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville in 1916.

Difficulty:

• Easy to grow (White)

• Moderate Harvesting (Yellow)

Zones:

• Grow in USDA zones 3-8

Pot Size:

• 24 inches deep

• 24-30 inches wide

Maintenance and Growth:

• Grow best in full sun

• Water 1" per week during growing season

• Water 4" per week during fruit ripening

• Keep soil moist but not soggy

• Prune bushes on annual basis for best results

Seed Harvesting:

• Typically ready between late July and mid August

• They will have a purplish-blue color when they're ripe

Uses:

• Pies

• Frozen yogurt

• Cocktails

• Syrup

• Salads

Facts:

• Bigger berries will have a sweeter flavor

• The easier they fall off the stem the better they are

• They can strengthen your heart

• They help you age well

References:

https://selecthealth.org/blog/2021/05/5-surprising-facts-about-blueberries-infographic

https://www.foodandwine.com/fruits/berries/blueberry/11-ways-use-blueberries

https://www.plantmegreen.com/blogs/news/how-to-harvest-your-blueberries-without-causing-damage

https://www.arborday.org/trees/fruit/care-blueberry.

https://blueberry.org/about-blueberries/history-of-blueberries/