Blueberries are often referred to as a local superfood. This raises the question of the origin of the blue berries. We have put together the most important information about this in a short description of the ancestry.
Where do blueberries come from?
Blueberriesof the species Vaccinium myrtillus arenative plantsThe so-called wild blueberries grow in sparse forests or in moorland heaths. Cultivated blueberriesfor planting in the garden or pots come fromNorth American species.
Where do blueberries for the garden originally come from?
Blueberriesoffered for planting in thegardencomeoriginally from North America Starting point The cultivated blueberries were wild varieties native to the USA and Canada. The best known species are Vaccinium corymbosum and Vaccinium angustifolium. In addition to the selection of these wild blueberries, numerous varieties were created that are available in garden shops.
Where do local blueberries grow in the wild?
The native blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) grows indeciduous and coniferous forestsas well as inmountain and moorland heaths The blueberry is in the Alps can be found at altitudes over 2,000 meters. The harvest time for wild blueberries depends on the location. The berries are usually fully ripe in August and September.
Where are cultivated blueberries grown?
Thelargest producerof cultivated blueberries are theUSA. There are well-known growing areas in Germany
- Lüneburg Heath
- Area around Oldenburg (Lower Saxony)
- Brandenburg
- Central Baden
Marketing usually takes place on the farm or at weekly markets. During the blueberry season you also have the opportunity to pick the delicious berries yourself.
Tip
Blueberries as “off-season fruits”
It is well known that fruit and vegetables can also be bought outside of the European harvest times and this also applies to blueberries. These are so-called “off-season fruits” that are grown in the southern hemisphere.
