Bluecrop blueberries
Bluecrop blueberries
Bluecrop is the most popular blueberry variety in the world! This spreading Northern Highbush variety grows upright and open. At maturity, it stands at about 5 to 6 feet tall with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. The Bluecrop prefers rich soil, constant moisture, and good drainage. But be careful: Bluecrop has shallow roots, so tread gently if you have other plantings in the area and weed carefully.
Sun Exposure
- Full sun (six to eight hours)
Soil pH
- 4.5 to 5.5
Hardiness Zones
- 4 to 7
Spacing
- 3′ to 4′ apart
Moisture
- Water deeply 1-2 inch per week during the growing season
- Keep the soil moist but not saturated
Notes
- Mid-Season
- Excellent flavor
- Berries are resistant to cracking
- Drought-tolerant
Have you grown Bluecrop blueberries? If so, please tell us about your experience with this variety of blueberry.
I have had blueberry bushes for 4 or 5 years now. They grow leaves and seem healthy, but they don’t flower or produce fruit. I keep them watered in summer, and fertilize with an acid loving fertilizer in mid spring. I am in zone 6a. My soil leans towards being neutral and is a sandy loam. I add composted leaves in fall. I use chives as a companion plant. What am I doing wrong? I want berries.