Darrow Plants, Vaccinum corymbosum
The big brother of the family, these light blue giants are tart and firm. Heavy cropper. Vigorous, erect bush to 1.8m x 1.8m
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Features
- Size: 1.8m
- Fruit: light blue, firm
- Fruit size is one of the biggest
- Heavy cropper
- Taste: tart
- Use: cooking/eating fresh
- Picking: mid-Aug
Growing Darrow Blueberries
All blueberries need free draining, acid soil (around pH 5.5) or a pot filled with ericaceous compost. Make sure the soil is consistently moist during the growing season. They require ericoid rootgrow.
When they're ripe, the berries will be purple-blue on the back, and they'll come away easily from the plant.
Although some varieties are partially self-fertile, all blueberries will crop best with pollination partners nearby.
Aftercare: net your plants as the fruits develop and ripen, or the birds will have them all. If you're growing in pots, rainwater, not tap, is best. Take a look at our Guide to Growing Blueberry Plants.