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Vaccinium 'Duke'

CATEGORY  Northern Blueberry

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Early Season
  • Blooms Late And Ripens Early
  • Consistent Producer Of Quality Fruit
  • Heavy Yields
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HEIGHT:

4-6 in

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

4-7

PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Edible Garden
· Containers
· Commercial Food Production

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Cross-pollinated

TYPE:

· Northern Highbush

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Fall Color - Orange
· Fall Color - Yellow
· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 1000+ Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Super Early

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Fresh
· Process
· Local or You Pick

Blueberry 'Duke' is a popular Nothern Highbush. It is a proven performer over a large region of the country. One the best characteristics of 'Duke', is late bloom followed by early ripening. You will not need to worry about late spring frost damaging you blossoms with 'Duke'.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Edible Garden
· Containers
· Commercial Food Production

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Cross-pollinated

TYPE:

· Northern Highbush

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

BLOOMS:

· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Fall Color - Orange
· Fall Color - Yellow
· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· White

CHILLING REQUIREMENT:

· 1000+ Hours

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Super Early

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Fresh
· Process
· Local or You Pick

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 12-18 weeks
6" Crop Time: 16-22 weeks
8" Crop Time: 22-28 weeks
12" Crop Time: 28-36 weeks
pH: 4.5-5
EC: 1.5 - 2.5