Bluecrop Blueberry

🫐 Bluecrop Blueberry Overview

The Bluecrop blueberry is a northern highbush variety celebrated for its reliable production, large sweet berries, and adaptability. It’s often considered the “workhorse” of blueberries and is a favorite for both commercial growers and home gardeners due to its versatility and hardiness.

🌱 Origin & Background

• Type: Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum).

• Developed: Released in the 1940s by the USDA breeding program.

• Purpose: Bred for high yields, cold hardiness, and good fruit quality.

• Grows well in a wide range of climates and soil types.

🎨 Appearance

• Plant Size: Medium to large shrub, typically 4 to 6 feet tall.

• Leaves: Glossy, medium green leaves turning vibrant red in fall.

• Flowers: White, bell-shaped clusters in spring.

• Fruit: Medium to large, round berries with a sky-blue color and a silvery bloom.

🍬 Flavor & Texture

• Taste: Sweet with mild tartness, classic blueberry flavor.

• Texture: Firm and juicy.

• Harvest Time: Mid-season, usually July.

🧁 Best Uses

• Fresh eating: Delicious for snacking.

• Baking & cooking: Perfect for pies, muffins, pancakes, and preserves.

• Freezing: Holds up well for freezing and long-term storage.

• Wildlife: Attracts birds and pollinators.