Emerald is the most planted Southern Highbush in Florida and is heavily plant in most Southern States. The plant is moderate grower and nice and bushy. On average the plant is more disease resistant than most Southern Highbush Plants. It is low chill 50-200 hours and has high evergreen qualities which means it’s almost NO CHILL or can be grown past zone 9. It is mid to late season producer with a harvest of over 6 weeks. The berries are large to very large, one of the largest! The berries are mild, sweet, good tasting. It is perfect for homeowner because of it’s bushy like plant structure making a great landscaping plant.
Features
- Emerald is the considered the standard Southern Highbush Plant. It’s a great healthy plant, good large berry and has a great compact growing habit with low chill requirments.
- The price includes Four (4) “Emerald” Southern Highbush Blueberry Plants with 4 Hello Organic Plant Tags. These are 2 1/4 inch potted plants with at least a two inch root system and are at least 3-5 inches tall.
- Emerald is the most planted Southern Highbush in Florida
- Most all edible plants grow well in Full Sun but a little shade won’t hurt. Blueberry Plants need to be planted in acidic soil/low pH 5.5-6.4. I recommend 60%-80% Pine Mulch/20-40% Peat.
- I recommend growing in 4 inch pot for starter plants then re-pot or plant
- See Full Product Description and more information on how to grow below.
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