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Crop Matrix Tool

Use this tool to find out about characteristics; such as soil pH, cultivation methods, pests and post harvest treatment; for a specific crop. To load a crop's characteristics choose a crop from the drop-down menu. To see a list of all possible crops grouped by category click on the “Show List of All Available Crops” link next to the drop-down menu.

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Blueberries

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General
Common NameBlueberries
Latin NameVaccinium corymbosum, V. angustifolium
CategoryFruits 
FamilyVaccinium 
Varietysee Cornell Guide to Growing Fruit at Home 
Visual Traits
Flowerwhite; May
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Foliage/Fall leaf colorgolden
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Fruitblue; July
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Height15 in (lowbush)
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Cultivation
Cultivation and Mulchingmulch mid to late summer; do not cultivate within 2' of plant, no more than 2
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Field preparation and plantingadjust soil acidity year prior to planting; incorporate compost or peat
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Field spacing / planting depth4' within rows, 10' between rows / plant 1
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Hardwood Cuttingspoor survival
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PollinationCan self-pollinate, but recommend planting at least two cultivars with overlapping bloom season
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Propagation methodbare root, container
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Pruningprune to half original size at planting; esp to remove flowers; prune established plants in early spring to remove winter injury; or prune late fall to remove older growth; must read further pruning recommendations
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Retail SourceSee www.hort.cornell.edu/nursery
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Seedling treatmentsoak roots in water for several hours prior to planting
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Softwood cuttingspoor survival
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Transplantplant as soon as possible; prune and remove flowers
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Watering guidelineskeep well-watered, esp first two seasons
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Critters
Insect and invertebrate pestsblueberry maggot, stem galls
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Pathogensfusicoccum canker, phomopsis canker, mummyberry
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Soils
Fertility / qualityhigh organic matter
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Moisture and drainagewell-drained, aerated; drought intolerant
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pH4.5-5.5
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Soils and topographytolerates heavy soils if well-drained
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Texturesandy peat
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Growth Pattern
Fruit bearing age / full crop load3y / 8y
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Growth ratemoderate
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Longevitymoderate
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Habitat and Climate
Fire tolerancevery tolerant
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Frost-free days (FFD)140
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Hardiness ZoneZones 3-8
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Native RangeNorth America
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Rainfall / humidity32-50
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Wind / ice / frost susceptibilitylate frosts kill late growing shoots; late spring frosts injure flowers and reduce crop load
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Light
Light recommendationfull sun
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Shade tolerancetolerant
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