Afin timpuriu in ghiveci - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

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

Blueberry 'Duke' is a medium-sized evergreen shrub, reaching a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres 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 in early summer (mid-June).

The fruits of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' are distinguished by their large size and dark blue color, with a fine waxy film on the surface. These blueberries are distinguished by a 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, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to low temperatures and has a very good tolerance to diseases and pests. To maintain the plant's productivity and health, it is important to remove old shoots and adjust the soil acidity each spring. Although the variety is self-fertile, productivity will be improved when you grow multiple cultivars, due to superior pollination.

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