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Blueberries make a lovely landscaping bush, with attractive green foliage and red fall color and are surprisingly long-lived (up to 40-60 years!) They are associated with many health benefits For success with blueberries, care is more important than climate. You will receive a three to four year old plant that has produced fruit.We only sell plants we test for yields so you do not need to worry about shabby fruit.Unless it meets our high standards we do not sell it..We prune them right before shipment to insure that the roots take to their new home forcing the plant to branch further.The plants when shipped will be approximately 2-3 feet tall and ready.all you have to do is plant them.Hardiness: will grow anywhere where the soil is right Refer to our recommendation.Please scroll bellow and read our care instructions and many benefits of this fruit. We Will combine Shipping!!Planting Remove plant from packaging and try not to disturb the roots, we will add a rotting enhancer for you to promote new roots and insure a high yield next year. Place plant in the soil even though blueberries are shallow rooted they hole should be dig at least 5 inches deep. Mulch 2 -4 inches. Water in well.Spacing Blueberry plants should be planted about 2-1/2 feet apart to create a solid hedgerow. You can also space them as far 6 feet apart to grow as individual. Pruning and PinchingNone of these steps are necessary because we will do them when shipment is being prepared your plant will be no fuss and ready for the garden.They have pruned and leaves have been removed to get them established quickly in the new garden. Pruning is required every year to avoid disease. Pruning also helps to avoid Over-fruiting which can cause poor growth and/or lower fruit production. Prune out lower laterals around the base for the plant and pinch off the ;Leaves that shows browning.. Prune all discolored short growth and dead twigs. Remove all canes that have fruited and pinch off leaves to promote new growth. Fertilizing Avoid using any type of manure. Blueberries thrive on acid fertilizers such as Azalea formulations. New plants require a small ring of granular around the base such as 12.4.8 use 1 ounce. (See TrueBlue Blueberry Fertilizer). Always water well after fertilizing. Check List Blueberry Plants (2 per family member for higher yields) Mulch (1 cu. ft. per plant) Fertilizer Irrigation Health Benefits Studies by the USDA at Tuffs University have shown blueberries to be high in Antioxidants, Anthocyanins and Nutraceuticals. Antioxidants and Nutraceuticals are organic or natural substances found in blueberries that are thought to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease & stroke. Anthocyanins are what give blueberries it's "blue" color and research has shown it to boost brain power. It may even help to slow down the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. "Blueberries May Reduce Effects of Aging" NY Times Sept 21, 1999 Abstract - "Elderly rats fed the human equivalent of at least half a cup of blueberries a day improved in balance, coordination and short-term memory, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience." "Blueberries Pack a Powerful Antioxidant Punch" LA Times May 28, 2001 Abstract - "After measuring more than 40 commercially available fruits and vegetables for antioxidant activity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has ranked blueberries as far and away the best. According to the director of those studies, it would take five servings of fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, apples, squash and broccoli, to equal the antioxidant power of half a cup of blueberries." "Blueberries boost brain power, study says" Indianapolis Star 2002 Abstract - "Older Animals with impairments in learning, memory and coordination begin to show significant signs of improvement after a two month diet of blueberries......" Shipping Policy:Shipping will begin immediately on all our plants unless otherwise stated.We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays to avoid packages sitting over the weekend. If you have a specific week you would like the plants shipped please indicate the desired week with payment or email us. Plants listed as late fall shipment schedule is as follows Late fall shipments begin 10-25-2008 through 11-25-2008 Plants listed as Spring 2009 Shipment will begin the first day of spring. Pre-ordered liners or cell packs please allow 6 weeks lead time Plants will ship via USPS FedEx and UPS. Warranty Policy: We warranty all our plants unconditionally for 3 calendar months. This warranty does not apply to unrooted cuttings as we have no control on how they are handled upon receipt.We will send extras to insure success. Services. We can custom grow liners for spring shipment please inquire we will gladly help.We grow over 5000 varieties in our nursery and will gladly search for any rare plant material you require. We have been in business over 20 years and have been supplying local supermarkets with our crops and garden centers with plants. Being farmers with small profit margins we have been highly affected by the economy and freight costs due to rising oil prices however our prices will remain the same , in order to sustain that promise we ask for your support and your business.
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