Early blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' is a variety of self-fertile American blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) from the Ericaceae family, especially appreciated for its high quality fruit. The cultivar 'Duke' is early and productive, offering large and delicious fruits, with good resistance to diseases and pests.

The 'Duke' blueberry is a medium-sized perennial shrub, with 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 fruits that ripen early , at the beginning of summer (mid-June).

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' fruits are distinguished by their large size and dark blue color, with a fine waxy film on the surface. These blueberries stand out for their sweet and aromatic taste, being appreciated both for fresh consumption and for use in various culinary preparations, such as jams, jellies, cakes or smoothies.

The 'Duke' blueberry can be fertilized with organic fertilizer (possibly for acidophilic plants) between March and May.

The American blueberry 'Duke' 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 a very good tolerance to diseases and pests. To maintain the productivity and health of the plant, it is important to remove the old shoots and adjust the acidity of the soil every spring. Although the variety is self-fertile, productivity will be improved when you grow more cultivars, due to superior pollination.

Resistance: resistant to -30 degrees Celsius and drought. Immune to most diseases and pests. It does not require spraying and is generally considered 'Pest Free'.

Pot size: 11-14 cm or 2 liters.

Height with pots included: approx. 50-60 cm (varies depending on the season).