Bush: The Bluejay blueberry forms a bush 1.5–2 m tall. The shoots are upright, strong, and thick. Flowering occurs in the second half of May. In summer, the bush has a bright green color, and in autumn the leaves turn yellow-red.
Berries: The berries are light blue, quite firm, and measure 18–22 mm. An adult bush yields 3.6 to 6 kg of fruit. Thanks to their strong skin, the berries do not crack, keep well, and tolerate transport easily.
Harvest: The first fruits of this variety ripen in mid-July. Up to 70% of the crop is picked during the first wave of fruiting. Harvesting continues for the next 2–3 weeks. For industrial production, the crop is convenient to harvest mechanically.
Soil: This variety, like others, grows and produces best in sunny, open areas. Shaded conditions reduce yield and affect berry quality. The plants require loose, well-aerated soil with an acidity level of pH 3.5–4.5.
Care: Bluejay has good resistance to cold and various fungal diseases. Planting is done in late autumn or spring. In southern regions, planting takes place in October–November. In the central zone and colder climates, planting is postponed to mid–late May, once the soil has warmed.
Pruning: When the bush reaches 4 years of age, we recommend starting sanitary pruning, leaving 4–5 of the strongest shoots and removing the rest. Mature plants also require shaping. In spring, all old and damaged shoots and root growth are removed.
Sunny, light partial shade
Yield from 1 bush per season
Taste qualities of fruits
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