Vaccinium angustifolium

Lowbush Blueberry

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Native deciduous shrub from NE North America, produces edible antioxidant-rich blue berries, requires acidic soil and significant winter chilling hours.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lowbush Blueberry
Family Ericaceae
Genus Vaccinium
Species Angustifolium
Origin Northeastern North America
Blooming Spring, small pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Green turning red/orange in fall
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, peat-rich, well-draining mix (pH 4.5-5.5)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for optimal fruiting and growth

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Fertilization

Slow-release acidic fertilizer in early spring, avoid high nitrogen

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Pruning

Prune after harvest or late winter to remove old wood

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-40° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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