Especially flavorful sweet blue fruits for fresh eating or drying. Medium sized bush is open, vigorous and productive. Shade tolerant in hotter climates. Early ripening. Ripens in June in the Pacific NW. Some what self-pollinating.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Some what self-pollinating.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun in cool summer areas, to full shade in warmer regions. Balanced moisture. Eliminate grass competition in root zone, especially in early years. Top dress with compost yearly. Tolerates a wider range of ph than blueberry, but requires 5-10% organic matter to thrive. Prune in late winter or spring, leaving as much 1-year wood as possible for fruit production. Thin out dead branches, or to shape for harvest or airflow. Late summer pruning not recommended due to formation of tender growth right before winter.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 750 -1000 hours below 45F, perhaps less
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Somewhat mildew and sunburn resistant bushes.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 5.5' x 4.5' with open habit for easy picking
