Blueberries
Vaccinium corymbosum
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/