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Wild Lowbush Blueberry (Seed)

Part Number:
NWLOBL
Halifax Store:
Available
Saint John Store:
Available
Latin Name:
Vaccinium angustifolium
Common Name:
Lowbush Blueberry
Hardiness Zone:
3a
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:
Well Draining Soil
Plant Height:
20-24" (50-60cm)
Attracts Pollinators:
Bees
Plant Life Cycle:
Perennial
Price:
$5.99/EA
In Stock

Wild Lowbush Blueberry has edible berries that burst with their signature sweet flavour and ripen from June to August depending on your region. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, these berries are definitely a must-have for your garden (or forest garden) if your conditions are right. Wild blueberry can be difficult to grow from seed and may take multiple seasons to germinate. As such, it may not be a great option for beginner gardeners. It may also take up to 3 years for plants to produce fruit. Approx. 200 seeds per packet.

Blueberries do best in acidic soils with the optimum soil pH being 4.5 to 5.0, but plants usually do fine a little above or below this range. If pH is above 5.5, leaves become chlorotic and plants lose vigor. Very acidic soils (pH 4.0) can also reduce growth, particularly those with significant amounts of clay. These plants will benefit from the addition of compost, leaf litter, and pine needles.

Wild blueberry can be difficult to grow from seed and may take multiple seasons to germinate. It may also take up to 3 years for plants to produce fruit.

There is a small chance seed may contain some Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) seed.

Cold, moist stratification required. Winter sow directly outside, or mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedling dry out while it is establishing.