Afin timpuriu in ghiveci - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

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

The '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 early-ripening fruit at the beginning of summer (mid-June).

The berries of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' stand out for their large size and dark blue color, with a fine waxy coating on the surface. These blueberries are noted for their sweet and fragrant taste, 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 acid-loving plants) during March - 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 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. Although the variety is self-pollinating, productivity will improve when growing several cultivars due to better pollination.

Hardiness: withstands -30 degrees Celsius and drought. Immune to most diseases and pests. Does not require spraying and is generally considered 'Pest Free'.

Pot size: 19 cm

Height including pot: approx. 50-60 cm (varies depending on season).