Blue berry/Purple berry-Fruit Plant & Tree

Blueberry botanically known as Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus (family Ericaceae), valued for their sweet eatable fruits. Blueberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and a number of antioxidants. Blueberries are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert fruit and can be baked in a variety of pastries. Blueberries are closely related to cranberries and bilberries, which are also members of the genus Vaccinium. These berries are native to North America. In India, Blueberry farming is very limited and there is a huge future potential for commercial blueberry farming due to its excellent health benefits. Read More

Blueberry botanically known as Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus (family Ericaceae), valued for their sweet eatable fruits. Blueberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and a number of antioxidants. Blueberries are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert fruit and can be baked in a variety of pastries. Blueberries are closely related to cranberries and bilberries, which are also members of the genus Vaccinium. These berries are native to North America. In India, Blueberry farming is very limited and there is a huge future potential for commercial blueberry farming due to its excellent health benefits. Blueberries have successfully started growing in India with correct cultivation practices.

In commercial production of blueberries, the species with small, pea-size berries growing on low-level bushes are known as "lowbush blueberries", End of this fruit will have a crown shaped; they are pale greenish at first, then reddish-purple, and finally uniformly blue when ripe. They are covered in a protective coating of powdery Epicuticular wax.  Blueberry fruiting times are affected by local conditions such as climate, altitude and latitude

Blueberry plants grow slowly and it takes time upto 3 to 6 years to reach developed size. blueberry bushes live 50 years or more. Blueberry plants bloom during mid- to late spring – typically in May or June, depending on the species and cultivar, you should take care not to allow any plant companions to shade your blueberry plants.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT - Upto 3 to 5meter, sometimes more or less depends on pot size and place of its location. 

BLOOMING/FRUTING  - Useually Blueberry plants bloom during mid- to late spring – typically in May or June, times are affected by local conditions such as climate and soil.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

PLANT CARE  

LIGHT CONDITION - More than 6  hours of Direct Sunlight.

WATERING SCHEDULE - Water when the topsoil(2-3 inches) feels dry to touch, keep soil moist.

SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well-drained, fertile & rich in organic content.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Initially up to 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once a month. After full establishment apply any organic fertilizer(2-3 times in a year) or before the flowering season.

 INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
5. Make sure that plants get enough direct bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1-2month).
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transit. It happens very rarely.