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Legacy Blueberry

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Legacy Blueberry

Berry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 3–8
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 48" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 4.5–5.5
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  • Overview

    A late-season highbush blueberry prized for its enormous, firm berries that can reach the size of quarters. This vigorous variety produces consistently heavy crops of sweet, flavorful berries with excellent storage quality, making it perfect for fresh eating and preserving. Legacy's compact growth habit and beautiful fall foliage make it an attractive addition to any edible landscape.

  • Planting

    Plant bare root or potted plants in spring. Mulch heavily with acidic materials like pine needles or bark.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 4.5–5.5. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 14-30 days from seed.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Birds, aphids, scale insects, blueberry maggot. Common diseases: Mummy berry, anthracnose, root rot in poorly drained soils.