Growing blueberries (Vaccinium) in the garden is becoming increasingly popular because the blue berries taste aromatic and are considered a superfood. The yield per plant varies depending on the variety.
Which blueberry varieties produce the highest yield?
High-yielding varietiesfor the garden are characterized bylarge berriesand auprighttightenGrowth out. The winter-hardy cultivated blueberries “Bluecrop”, “Duke”, “Elizabeth”, and “Pilot” promise the highest yield in the right location. “Brazelberry” is particularly productive in a pot on the terrace.
How many kilograms of blueberries can I harvest per plant?
High-fruiting crop blueberriesdevelop betweentwo and four kilograms berries per bush. However, this assumes that the location and care are correct. In addition, late frosts must not damage the blueberry flowers.
When do blueberries reach the highest yield per plant?
Blueberries produce their full yield in the fifth to sixth year. Therefore, you should pay attention to the age of the shrub when buying.
What does staggered harvesting mean for blueberries?
Cultivated blueberry varieties are self-fruitful, but theyieldcan be increased by thecombinationof at leasttwo varieties Combined cultivation also leads to so-called staggered harvesting. This means that different ripening times extend the harvest time of the blueberry.
Tip
Extend harvest season
When it comes to cultivated blueberries, early, mid-early and late varieties can be distinguished. If the blueberry varieties are combined after the harvest time, you can harvest the delicious berries well into autumn. In addition, the different autumn colors of the bushes give you a real eye-catcher in the garden.
