Blueberry 'Duke' - Early High-Yield American Blueberry

€14,90

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Blueberry 'Duke' - Highest-Yielding Early Variety

If you want blueberries as early as possible and in the greatest quantity, Duke is the variety for you. It produces the highest yield of all varieties - up to 8-10 kg per mature bush - and berries ripen as early as late June. Light blue, firm berries that don't crush easily, perfect for freezing and preserving.

Why Choose Duke?

Yield up to 8-10 kg per bush - record-breaking harvest
Ripens late June / early July - one of the earliest varieties
Berries 1.5-2 cm, light blue and very firm
Firm berries don't crush - ideal for freezing and preserving
Strong rigid branches - bush doesn't droop under the weight of the harvest
Frost hardy to -28C
Self-fertile - fruits even when planted alone

Growing Information

Bush height: 1.5-2 m, width approx. 1.5 m, upright and dense growth
Harvest: late June - early July (early variety)
Flowers: April - blooms late, escaping spring frosts
Autumn foliage: reddish-orange
Position: sunny, acidic soil (pH 3.5-5.5), peat or pine bark mulch

Pro Tip

Duke berries are slightly tart when first picked but sweeten within a couple of days. If you prefer a sweeter flavour, leave them for a few days after picking.