{"product_id":"blueberry-plant-collection-highbush","title":"Blueberry Plant Collection - Northern Highbush Trio (Free Shipping)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart your own blueberry patch with three easy to grow varieties chosen for flavor, reliability, and staggered harvests. These plants are well-established in 1L pots, and will take off after transplanting. Free shipping is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis trio contains three plants, one from each variety: Jersey, Chandler, and Bluecrop. All three varieties are northern highbush blueberries and benefit from cross-pollination. Even though blueberries can still produce alone, you can expect better yields with multiple varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's Unpack the Trio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"212\"\u003e🫐 Bluecrop – Early to Mid-Season Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eBluecrop is often the first of the three to ripen, kicking off the blueberry season. It’s considered the gold standard for good reason—reliable yields, excellent flavor, and strong cold hardiness. The berries are medium to large with a balanced, classic blueberry taste, and the plants are easy to grow, even for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e🫐 Chandler – Mid-Season with Giant Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eChandler comes in season after Bluecrop and is best known for its extra-large berries, some of the biggest you’ll find on a blueberry plant. Instead of ripening all at once, Chandler produces over an extended period, giving you steady harvests of sweet, mild-flavored berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e🫐 Jersey – Late Season Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eJersey ripens last, helping stretch your harvest well into late summer. It’s a vigorous, long-lived variety with heavy yields and dependable performance. The berries are medium-sized with good flavor and are great for fresh eating, freezing, and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruiting shrub (highbush blueberry)\u003cbr data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 (do best in cool temperatures)\u003cbr data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or fall\u003cbr data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eWhen to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer (varies by variety)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003eSoil requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlueberries require acidic soil with a pH of 4.5–5.5. Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is essential. Raised beds or containers work well if native soil isn’t acidic. Add peat moss and acidic fertilizer to the soil to help them thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun (6–8+ hours per day) for best fruit size and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2441\"\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlueberries have shallow roots and need consistent moisture. Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting—mulching helps retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eBerries are ready when fully blue and come off easily with a gentle tug. Harvest every few days as berries ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003ePlanted together, these three varieties give you a long, staggered harvest window from early to late season, improved cross-pollination, and consistent yields year after year—all from proven, easy-to-grow plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm On Central","offers":[{"title":"Trio (3 plants)","offer_id":47690198319271,"sku":"LPBLUEBERRYCOL3","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Double Trio (6 plants)","offer_id":47690198352039,"sku":"LPBLUEBERRYCOL6","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/Blueberry_Plant_Collection_-_Northern_Highbush_Trio.png?v=1768866682","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/blueberry-plant-collection-highbush","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}