BLUEBERRY PLANTS---Available again on Feb. 1, 2011
Brightwell, Premier and Climax varieties
BLUEBERRIES WILL BE BACK IN STOCK AS OF 2/26/12. 3 TO 4 FEET TALL.
I was able to get some Blueberry plants from a Mississippi Blueberry farm. These plants are 3 years old and about 3 feet tall. These varieties are what they grow in the fields for commercial sales. Blueberry plants can handle a lot of sun however they will grow to half size with only 1/2 day sun. You can plant Blueberries 2 feet from a east facing wall or a west facing wall. The bush will be just fine, about 8 feet tall with no growth on the shade side but ok on the other 3 sides.
I have 3 varieties for sale. Climax ripens in mid May. Premier ripens in June and Brighwell ripens in July.
Keep in mind you need two different varieties of Blueberry plants to make Blueberries.
Blueberry can be planted 4 feet apart for a hedge, 6 feet apart in a garden, 10 feet apart freestanding. Maxium distance for 2 plants is line of sight.
Blueberries grow very will if planted in Organic Potting Mix.
How to raise Blueberry info--http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Lawn+and+Garden/Fruits/Home+Blueberry+Production+in+Louisiana.htm
BLUE TARA FARM http://www.pickaberry.com
More Blueberry info http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1448.pdf
More Blueberry info http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=6793
Ray 504-931-9768
$10 each----3 or 4 more plants, $9 each------5 or more, $8 each
PLANTING TIPS
Plant Blueberries in Organic Garden Soil or Organic Potting Mix.
Plant Bluberries 3 inches below ground level, any soil on the top 3 inches.
Mulch with 6 inches of grass clippings or pine needles.
Fertilize with 1 level Tablespoon of 13-13-13 in February, April, June, and August.
To freeze blueberries, do not wash them when picked. Simply pour them into a zip bag and place in freezer. Wash when you use them.