Tifblue Blueberry

Tifblue Blueberry

A blueberry species native to the Southeastern United States! Rabbiteye blueberries are more heat tolerant and require less chill hours than their Northern Highbush cousins. Tifblue is a selection of rabbiteye blueberry selected for its sweet fruits and high yields! An excellent addition to the home berry patch.

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Latin Name: Vaccinium virgatum ‘Tifblue’
Site and Soil: Blueberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant another Rabbiteye or Southern Highbush variety for cross pollination.
>Hardiness: Hardy to -10° F.
>Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 6-8′ high and 4-6′ wide
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: June-July
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Size: Large
Texture: Firm
Yield: 15-20 lbs.
Care: Blueberries prefer acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Fertilize in early spring with a granular or liquid acid fertilizer. In late winter prune out any dead branches. After harvest, prune non fruit-bearing branches, leaving new branches to fruit the following season.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 7-9