American blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) - Seeds

American blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) - Seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 4-8 weeks

You can choose between approx. 20 & approx. 50 individual seedsn choose!

The seeds of Vaccinium corymbosumAmerican blueberry or cultivated blueberry, allow you to grow robust and high-yielding blueberry bushes yourself. These hardy plants delight with sweet, juicy berries and magnificent autumn colors.

Sowing instructions

Sowing blueberry seeds requires a little patience, but rewards you with healthy, strong plants:

1. StratificationThe seeds require a cold period of 4-6 weeks. Mix them with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator (approx. 4 °C).
2. SowingAfter cold treatment, you can sow the seeds in a seed tray with acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Cover them only lightly with substrate.
3. GerminationKeep the soil constantly moist, but not wet. At temperatures of 18-22 °C germination takes place after 4-8 weeks.
4. Pricking & transplantingAs soon as the seedlings are strong enough, you can separate them and later plant them outdoors.

Harvest, use & storage

You can expect the first fruits after about 3-4 years. They are harvested from July to September. The blue berries are rich in antioxidants and can be used in a variety of ways:

• Eaten fresh as a healthy snack
• In smoothies, muesli or yogurt
• For making jams, juices or desserts
• Dried as an ingredient for teas or baked goods

To enjoy the harvest for longer, you can freeze the berries or process them into fruit powder.

Tips and tricks

• Prefer blueberries acidic, well-drained soil. Use rhododendron soil or mix peat into the substrate.
• A sunny to semi-shady location promotes growth and fruiting.
• Water with low-lime water (e.g. rainwater) to keep the pH value of the soil stable.
• A light pruning in late winter promotes a rich harvest.
• Plant several plants for better pollination and higher yields.

Worth knowing

• Vaccinium corymbosum originally comes from North America and was cultivated for horticulture.
• The plants are hardy down to -25 °C.
• Its white to pink flowers are a valuable source of food for bees.
• The bright red color of the leaves in autumn also makes the plant visually attractive.
• Blueberries contain valuable vitamins (A, C, E) and secondary plant substances that strengthen the immune system.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
• Please inquire about the applicable laws in your country BEFORE purchasing this product. Laws and import regulations or whether this product may be imported/used/grown.
• Our plant seeds are, if available in your country for the Cultivation determined and allowed, exclusively intended for plant cultivation.
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