BLUEBERRY ELISABETH AB - PLANT
Vaccinium corymbosum
Elizabeth' is a particularly vigorous and upright blueberry variety. Its fruits, an attractive light blue, are not only large, but also remarkably sweet. This variety is distinguished by its late flowering, which makes it ideal for cooler regions. The harvest, which extends from mid-August to mid-September, requires cross-pollination with other varieties to ensure optimal fruiting.
In the fall, many varieties of blueberry bushes take on reddish-orange hues before the leaves fall.
To thrive, the blueberry prefers acidic soil, enriched with organic matter for good water retention. Mulching helps maintain humidity in summer. Finally, for abundant fruiting, good sunshine is essential, because blueberry bushes planted in the shade do not produce fruit.
The berries, once ripe, are pleasantly tart and keep well, perfect for eating fresh or made into jams, pies or dried.
