{"product_id":"vaccinium-corymbosum-duke","title":"Rana borovnica u loncu - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' is a self-pollinating variety of American blueberry \u003cstrong\u003e(Vaccinium corymbosum)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Ericaceae family, valued especially for its high-quality fruit. The 'Duke' cultivar is early and productive, offering \u003cstrong\u003elarge and delicious berries with good resistance to diseases and pests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Duke' blueberry is a medium-sized perennial shrub, reaching a mature height between 1.5 and 2.5 meters and a similar width. In spring, it produces small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by \u003cstrong\u003eearly-ripening fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beginning of summer (mid-June).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' stand out for \u003cstrong\u003etheir large size and dark blue color, with a fine waxy coating on the surface. These blueberries are noted for their sweet and fragrant taste,\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciated both for fresh consumption and for use in various culinary preparations such as jams, jellies, cakes, or smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 'Duke' blueberry can be fertilized with organic fertilizer (possibly for acid-loving plants) during March - May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American blueberry \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Duke'\u003c\/span\u003e prefers acidic, moist, and well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or partially shaded areas. It is resistant to low temperatures and has very good tolerance to diseases and pests. To maintain the plant’s productivity and health, it is important to remove old shoots and adjust soil acidity each spring. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough the variety is self-pollinating, productivity will improve when growing several cultivars due to better pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardiness: withstands -30 degrees Celsius and drought. Immune to most diseases and pests. Does not require spraying and is generally considered 'Pest Free'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot size: 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 50-60 cm (varies depending on season).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490466320710,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/Vaccinium_corymbosum_Duke.jpg?v=1680607840","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-hr\/products\/vaccinium-corymbosum-duke","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}