BONUS blueberry
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đ” Blueberry âBonusâ (Vaccinium corymbosum âBonusâ)
Type: Highbush blueberry
Maturity: Mid-late
Hardiness: Zone 4 (sometimes tolerates protected Zone 3)
Size: 1.5â1.7 m high Ă 1.2 m wide
Habit: Upright, vigorous, and well-branched
đż Fruit
- Very large size (among the largest cultivars)
- Firm, sweet, tender, and flavorful flesh
- Good post-harvest storage
- Uniform light blue color
đ Production
- High and consistent yield (3â5 kg/mature plant)
- Self-fertile, but best harvest with cross-pollination (e.g., âPatriotâ, âBluerayâ)
- Staggered harvest, easy to pick by hand
đ± Cultivation
Acidic (pH 4.5â5.5), rich, well-drained soil
- Full sun or light shade
- Organic mulch recommended (bark, pine needles)
- Regular watering without excess standing water
- Light pruning each spring to renew wood
đȘ Advantages
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Giant, very tasty fruit
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Good firmness and storage life
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Excellent yield
â ïž Things to watch out for
â ïž Sensitive to poorly drained soil
â ïž Hardy, but needs some protection in zone 3
Hardiness Zones
Light
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