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Blueberry Fruit, Low Bush Type, Native, Blueberry Seeds

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Vaccinium angustifolium

Stratification: Cold stratify 90 days or sow outdoors in late fall or winter. Mix with vermiculite or perlite or moss and place in plastic bag and fridge for 6 weeks. Sow seed at soil tops, do not let seed dry out.

Blueberries produce clusters of small urn-shaped flowers that range in colour from white to pale pink. The fruits are true berries with many small seeds and are a deep indigo to black colour when ripe.

Size: Lowbush blueberries can grow up to two feet tall and wide. 

Leaves: Lowbush blueberry leaves are short-stalked, elliptic, and have finely serrated edges. The upper surface is pale to dark green, while the lower surface is lighter green. 

Flowers: In the spring, lowbush blueberries produce small, white, or pink bell-shaped flowers. 

Berries: Lowbush blueberries produce small, juicy, blue berries in the summer. The berries are rich in vitamin C and sugars. 

Fall color: In the fall, lowbush blueberry leaves turn bronze, scarlet, and crimson. 

Winter color: In the winter, lowbush blueberry twigs turn yellow-green to reddish. 

Habitat 

Lowbush blueberries grow in open conifer woods, sandy or rocky balds, and old fields.

They prefer full sun to partial shade and acidic, moist to dry soils.

Uses 

Lowbush blueberries are often used in jams and jellies.

They are also eaten by wildlife, such as bears.

Lowbush blueberries are occasionally used to revegetate disturbed sites.

"Low bush blueberries" by wallygrom is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

 

Steps for lowbush blueberry stratification

Soak seeds: Soak the seeds in water for 12–24 hours. 

Mix with substrate: Mix the seeds with a moist substrate like vermiculite, moss, or perlite. 

Place in a bag: Put the mixture in a plastic bag. 

Refrigerate: Place the bag in the fridge for 60–90 days at a temperature of 41°F. 

Check for germination: Periodically check the seeds for germination and even moisture. 

Sow seeds: Sow the seeds on the surface of a moistened soil mix. 

Provide light: Place the seeds in an area with 14 hours of light per day. 

Maintain temperature: Keep the soil temperature between 12–17°C during the day and around 12°C at night. 

Water regularly: Water the seeds evenly and regularly. 

Germination usually occurs 30–90 days after the warming period, but some seeds may take longer. 

To grow lowbush blueberries, you can plant them in well-drained, acidic soil in a location with full sun or partial shade. 

Soil

pH

Lowbush blueberries grow best in acidic soil with a pH of 4.5–5.0. You can test your soil's pH and add sulfur or coffee grounds to adjust it. 

Drainage

Blueberries need well-drained soil so their fine root systems can get enough oxygen. Avoid planting in low-lying areas that are prone to frost. 

Organic matter

Blueberries prefer soil with lots of organic matter, such as compost, peat, or sawdust. 

Planting 

Space seedlings or rhizomes about 8 inches apart.

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Mulch around the base of the plant with wood chips, pine needles, or pine bark.

Fertilizing 

Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring and fall.

You can also use a fertilizer formulated for blueberries.

Pruning

Prune every other year to remove older growth and maintain berry production. 

Prune after harvest to remove branches that are diseased, low hanging, or cross over. 

Harvesting 

Wait a year or two before harvesting berries.

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