Blueberry Plants - Plantes de Bleuet

Blueberries grow in very cold climates and are an excellent fruit to preserve for the winter months by washing and freezing or cooking with sugar. Blueberry plants are a beneficial addition to pollinator and native gardens, producing heavy crops. Plant several plants of different cultivars for optimum pollination and to obtain an extended larger harvest of bigger fruits. Five plants per person will give you ample homegrown berries for your family. Leaves make for colourful interest in the garden in autumn. Blueberry plants need acidic well-drained soil. Planting conifers close to blueberry plants will naturally provide adequate soil acidity. Branches that get a snow cover to protect them from weather elements during the winter bear flower and fruit. Highbush blueberry varieties typically fruit in warmer climates while lowbush blueberry varieties are adapted to the arctic.