Jersey High-bush Late season Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jersey'

Jersey is an old-time variety that has been a favorite of home gardeners who want a late ripening blueberry with an extended season. It is very easy to grow. It will produce good crops of small to medium sized, juicy, sweet, flavorful, light blue berries, suitable for all uses. It ripens late in the season, starting in early August in Michigan and berries will sontinue for a month or so, up through the first frosts. Yields are not as large as other varieties. It makes a nice bush in the garden with glossy green leaves turning brilliant yellow in the fall.

Pricing

Jersey Blueberry, Large 18-24 inch grade    -    $11.99

Height 6-7 Feet

Spread 4-6 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Jersey is a vigorous, fast growing and somewhat upright bush. It is open and spreading.

A Little History Jersey arrives by its name honestly, being introducted by the USDA in 1928 from its experiment station in New Jersey. The cross was made in 1916 and the plant was introduced to the commercial industry in 1928. Since then it has become very widely planted in most of the blueberry growing regions of the country where it has often become the leading late season varieity.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Late blooming • Somewhat self-fertile	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very productive • Spreading habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late summer
Other Attributes • Grandpa's Choice™ • Aromatic • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for drying