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Duke Blueberry

Berry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

Overview
One of the finest early-season blueberry varieties, producing large, firm berries with exceptional sweet flavor in mid-June. Duke offers reliable annual production and excellent cold hardiness, making it a favorite among northern gardeners. The upright, vigorous bushes also provide beautiful white spring flowers and stunning orange-red fall foliage.
Planting
Plant container-grown bushes in spring or fall. Mulch heavily with acidic materials like pine needles. Cross-pollinate with other blueberry varieties for best fruit set.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 4.5–5.5. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 30-60 (from seed, though typically grown from plants).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Birds, aphids, scale insects, blueberry maggot. Common diseases: Mummy berry, powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spot.