[NAFEX] blueberries for Iowa

Brungardt, Sam Sam.Brungardt at state.mn.us
Thu Feb 15 11:58:08 EST 2007


Toni might consider the half-high blueberry cultivars developed by the
University of Minnesota.  They are hardy (with snowcover) to the minus
30s and have excellent-tasting fruit.   These cultivars differ
considerably in mature plant size, which should give one alternatives in
incorporating them in the home landscape or dealing with a relative lack
of snow.

The 6 cultivars released so far: Northsky (12-18" tall, 1-3 lb. of
fruit/bush), Northcountry (18-24", 3-5 lb.), Northblue (24-36", 3-9
lb.),  Polaris and Chippewa (30-40", 3-8 lb.) and St. Cloud (30-40", 2-7
lb.).

Good info on growing blueberries can be found in Blueberries for Home
Landscapes
(http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG3463.html) and
Commercial Blueberry Production in Minnesota and Wisconsin
(http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/components/2241-
03.html). -- Sam Brungardt, St. Paul, Minn.

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Subject: [NAFEX] blueberries for Iowa


Toni Pralle asked about zone 4 blueberries for Iowa. I'm not quite in
that 
area and zone, but my favorites so far are Nelson and Elliott, both
listed 
by Hartmann's as zone 4. They make a nice pair of varieties for early to

late season progression.

Check Hartmannn's varieties at
http://www.hartmannsplantcompany.com/plants_bluecold.htm

Also see my blueberries writeup at
http://home.comcast.net/~ptallman/blueberries.html

Pete Tallman
Longmont, CO   zone 5

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