Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
The big one to get right on soil: alkaline ground means pots or a dedicated ericaceous bed, and rainwater (not tap water) to keep it acidic.
Vaccinium corymbosum is a North American species of blueberry that became commonly cultivated as a fresh fruit crop in the 20th century. Dozens of commercial cultivars exist.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.5 m
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–7
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
Pollination & soil
Self-fertile, but crops far better with a second compatible variety.
- Soil
- light/sandy
- pH
- Acid
Must be acidic (pH 4.5–5.5); grow in ericaceous compost/pots if your soil isn't.
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Softwood cuttings early summer
Needs acidic soil (ericaceous); grow in beds/pots if your soil is alkaline.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.