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Jubilee Blueberry Bush

 
$35.00
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  • Jubilee blueberries were developed in Mississippi, where they have distinguished themselves by performing well in heavier soils through the summer heat and sudden winter cold.
  • We especially like the upright, compact bush of the Jubilee blueberry bush, and the easy-to-pick crops of berries presented over the outer periphery of the bush.
  • Jubilee berries are medium-sized and especially tasty, growing in large clusters that ripen over a two-week period.
  • Jubilee blueberries produce fall foliage, which is yellow-orange.
  • Height at maturity: 4'-7'
  • Jubilee is recommended throughout the South and in California areas that receive at least 500 chilling hours.
  • As a guideline with blueberries, plant two different blueberry varieties together for a maximum harvest.
  • Best for USDA 5-9 zones 
  • By law, we can not ship blueberry plants to Georgia.

 

Check out our Blueberry Growing Guide (pdf)

 

  • By law, we can not ship blueberry plants to Georgia.
  • We can ship our "Other Edibles" (non-citrus plants) and growing accessories to most states, including  Alabama, Texas, Arizona or Florida. 
  • Sorry, we do not ship any items to the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico or to API/APO addresses, or to other countries at this time.
  • No customer pick-up.
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  • Premium Size Bush arrives in a 2 Gallon pot.

How to Grow

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Location

Blueberry bushes will grow the best if you plant them in a sunny spot in your yard with decent airflow. Ideally, this location would be able to provide 8+ hours of direct sunlight per day. It’s no secret that blueberries prefer acidic soils. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is with an actively decomposing soil mix that contains compost and fine mulch.

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Planting

Blueberries can be planted in the ground or containers so long as they get full sun, good airflow, and maintain a soil pH of 4.5-5.5 ph. When growing in the ground prep a 24” diameter hole that is at least 12” deep and amend with compost, peat moss, and premium potting mix designed for acid-loving plants. This soil mix will ensure optimal moisture and promote soil health by attracting beneficial bugs and fungi. It is important that you do not mix fertilizers in the planting hole or when backfilling your blueberries.

When planting blueberries in pots, use a potting mix that is well-draining, high in organic matter, and try to avoid terra cotta pots as they tend to pull water away from the plant. Blueberries can be planted very close together and it is highly recommended that you have at least 2 different varieties planted together to increase pollination.

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Watering

The amount you water will heavily depend on your climate but keeping your soil consistently moist is a must. A weekly watering at a minimum should keep your shrubs adequately moist but do hold off for a few days if it rains. Blueberries require more water than the average garden plant but with regular watering and mulching, you will be growing delectable blueberries in no time. When watering, avoid watering the foliage as this can encourage the development of fungal diseases.

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Fertilizing

Blueberries are sensitive to over-fertilizing. We offer a product called G&B Organic Citrus and Fruit Tree Fertilizer (8-4-2) that works well for blueberry plants in pots or in the ground. Start feeding in early spring and feed regularly throughout the growing season as per instructions. Acid fertilizers for camelias, rhododendron and azaleas also work well for blueberry plants but be careful not to overdo it and harm your plant as they are not heavy feeders.

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Pruning

Pruning Blueberries is simple, but there are a few tricks to improve both fruit size and quality. Start in the winter with the basics. Begin by removing dead wood, or twiggy non-vigorous wood that has lost all color. Then, remove damaged or broken wood and limbs with sunburn or bug damage. Finally, remove diseased wood which is usually blotchy colored growth on the canes or leaves. Look for places that may act as a way in for pests or diseases and remove them.

Once you have cleaned the plant of the dead, damaged, and diseased wood, prune for shape by leaving around 5 healthy canes per bush and bringing them down to 2-3 ft in the winter. Remove low growth around the base. If it doesn't grow up, prune it out.

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