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Lowbush Blueberry — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Vaccinium angustifolium |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–1460 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 45.7–61 |
| Mature height (cm) | 30.5–61 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 45.7–91.4 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3–6 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Lowbush blueberries require strongly acidic soil (pH 4.0–5.0) and spread by underground rhizomes to form colonies. Manage in a two-year cycle: mow or burn half the planting to the ground each year so alternating sections produce a full crop annually. Harvest in midsummer when berries are deep blue-purple and sweet. Drought-tolerant once established, but irrigation during fruit fill improves berry size.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
OpenPlantDB · lowbush-blueberry
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0