Blueberry Patriot

Blueberry Patriot - frost-resistant, large-fruited variety of medium ripening. Withstands frosts down to -35 C. Harvest begins in mid-July. Blueberries contain a lot of vitamins and organic acids. Blueberry juice has antioxidant properties, improves immunity and is considered the healthiest fruit juice.

Shape, dimensions. Compact, medium-sized bush with vertically growing shoots. The maximum height is 1.4-1.6 m, up to 1.5 m in diameter. The leaves are small, elliptical, young with a reddish tinge, mature green. In autumn, the foliage turns scarlet to red and looks very beautiful.

Bloom. Blueberry Patriot begins to bloom in May with small white flowers, similar to bells, collected in brushes of 8-10 pcs.

Fruiting. Medium-term variety - blueberries begin to ripen in mid-June. Berries in bunches do not ripen at the same time, harvesting lasts about a month. Berries up to 2 cm, spherical, slightly flattened. Color from dark blue to purple with a blue bloom. The berries are juicy, fragrant with a delicate sweet taste. The peak of taste qualities of the berries is reached a week after the appearance of a blue bloom.

The average yield is 4-6 kg per bush, but with good care it can reach 7-9 kg!

Location and boarding. Blueberries need acidic, moist soil (pH 4.5-5.5), good drainage and top layer mulching. The best option is to purchase a ready-made substrate for blueberries, which includes acidic (horse) peat, sand, pine bark and pine litter. In summer, frequent watering is needed, especially during the dry season. It thrives best in full sun but can also grow in partial shade.

Application. For raw consumption, freezing, preparation of compotes, jams, preserves, syrups.

If you want to buy Blueberry Patriot in Kyiv: - call us at phone/viber.

You can also buy Patriot blueberry seedlings through the online store. Delivery in Kyiv and across Ukraine.

Additional care information: Growing blueberries, caring for blueberries.