10 best blueberry varieties for the middle lane

Blueberry Putte is a Swedish variety that is great for small plots. The shrub is compact in size, so it does not take up much space, but it can provide a very decent harvest. The taste of the berries is excellent, many talk about almost complete identity with blueberries. By weight, they are small, only 1.2 grams on average, but collected in massive clusters. Frost resistance in Putte is not bad, but not the most impressive, so it is better to grow it in the southern regions of the middle lane. The variety was bred at the end of the last century, its active distribution began relatively recently, so it is not offered for sale in all nurseries.

Chandler is a blueberry with large fruits, some specimens of which reach a weight of 5 grams, but the main crop is usually no more than 2.5-3 grams. The variety is called one of the best for successful cultivation in the middle lane due to frost resistance, yield and active growth. The Chandler variety is characterized by a prolonged ripening period, which lasts from early August to mid-September. At this time, it is possible to harvest 5-6 crops. Berries are not suitable for transportation and storage for more than 2-3 days due to the delicate skin and softness of the fruit, so it is better to eat them immediately or use them for harvesting. Despite this feature, many gardeners prefer this variety.

Elizabeth belongs to the middle-late varieties of blueberries, the berries ripen no earlier than the end of August. Because of this peculiarity, growing in the middle lane is sometimes risky, because in the event of an early onset of cool weather in September, not all fruits may have time to ripen. Despite this, the variety is highly valued by gardeners, because it is considered one of the most delicious and fragrant. The blueberry-grape notes of the fruit are incomparable and are not found in other varieties of blueberries. Elizabeth differs in keeping quality and transportability of berries.The variety is well bred by cuttings, allowing you to get high quality seedlings. Disease resistance is high.

The Pink Blueberry variety is unique primarily due to the pink color of the fruit, which is unusual for this crop. The shrub is distinguished by high rates of frost resistance, tolerates cold temperatures down to -30 and short-term cold snaps down to -34 degrees. This blueberry variety grows quickly, forming strong and spreading bushes that can be used to create a hedge. The plant is incredibly showy in autumn, when its leaves take on different shades of red and yellow, and also looks interesting in winter due to reddish-brown stems. The ripening period is medium-late, in the middle lane the berries ripen by September. The variety is self-pollinating, but with cross-pollination, the yield and fruit size will be higher.

Northland is a mid-early blueberry variety, berry picking takes place in mid-July. The plant is quite compact, the height rarely exceeds 1.4 meters. At the same time, in terms of productivity, it is practically not inferior to tall ones. This blueberry is not afraid of cold weather and slight frosts during flowering, which guarantees a good harvest even in the northern regions of the middle lane. Growing Northland will be especially successful when planted near pollinators with similar flowering times. Berries of medium size, with good taste characteristics, excellent keeping quality. The variety reacts unfavorably to a lack of moisture, so it is important to provide it with regular and full watering.

Bluegold belongs to mid-early varieties, the fruits of which ripen in the middle lane around mid-July.It was bred by American breeders for cultivation on an industrial scale, but quickly spread to private gardens, conquering the best yield, unpretentiousness and excellent frost resistance compared to analogues. With the right choice of a place for planting, seedlings quickly gain strength, starting to bear fruit in a couple of years. The berries are arranged in long clusters that look incredibly decorative. The mass of fruits is standard for blueberries, the taste is sweet with sourness, similar to wild blueberries. Bluegold is one of the popular varieties, it can be purchased at most nurseries.

Blueberry River was introduced by New Zealand breeders, but has proven itself in different climatic zones, including the middle lane. Although his berries are not the most outstanding in size, there are a lot of them on the bush, which allows for excellent yields. From an adult plant, it is possible to collect 6-8 kg of fruits, and in some cases up to 10 kg. Berries ripen in the middle of summer, they are harvested in 3-4 stages with an interval of 7 days. The first fruits are the largest, subsequent fees become smaller. The river is quite unpretentious in cultivation. Unlike many similar varieties, this one is less afraid of the proximity of groundwater.

Duke is considered one of the earliest varieties of blueberries, the berries on it ripen 45 days after flowering, namely in the first half of July. The fruits are quite dense, because the variety was originally created for mechanized harvesting, they are perfectly stored and are not damaged during transportation. Ripening occurs amicably, so it is possible to harvest literally in 1-2 calls. In the middle lane, the bushes of the Duke variety reach a height of 1.8 meters, have powerful erect shoots. The variety is quite frost-resistant. Separately, one can note the fact that its buds and even flowers do not die during spring return frosts. Those who planted it in their garden leave only positive reviews about this blueberry. Seedlings take root well, but it is sometimes difficult to propagate a shrub by cuttings.

Patriot is a medium-sized, but very high-yielding blueberry variety, characterized by excellent frost resistance. The shrub has good immunity to diseases, is not affected by late blight and root rot, loves watering, but adequately tolerates moisture deficiency. The berries are quite large, collected in dense clusters. The first fruits can be tasted already in the second year after planting, but the peak yield is reached on average by the fifth year of life. 5-7 kg are harvested from one shrub, however, there are reviews of those who talk about a crop of up to 10 kg of berries from one plant of the Patriot variety. Although adult plants are able to adequately endure colds down to -40 degrees, in winters with little snow, young seedlings and shoots are prone to freezing.

The Bonus variety was created by American breeders and is one of the most large-fruited among those on the market. It produces berries weighing up to 3.6 grams and up to 3 cm in diameter, which is really impressive. At the same time, the taste qualities of the fruits are excellent, the pulp is dense, transportability and keeping quality are worthy. The ripening of the berries does not occur simultaneously, so they are harvested in 2-3 sets at intervals of 7-10 days. The average yield per plant is 5-6 kg, but with proper care, even higher rates can be achieved.The Bonus blueberry grows quite actively, so the bush needs pruning from time to time. Also, when planting, it is important to monitor the acidity of the soil, timely watering and top dressing.