Description of the best 44 varieties of blueberries
Blueberry garden

Blueberry is an unfamiliar culture for Russian gardeners, the interest in which increases every year. It is a relatively heat-loving culture that requires careful selection of the variety.adapted to the climatic conditions of the landing region. This article provides an overview and description of the best varieties of blueberries in different categories - Bleukrop, Toro, Duke, Spartan and others.

Varieties of tall garden blueberries

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Brooke variety was selected from a wild-growing type of blueberry. In the following from low-growing blueberries, a variety of Russell, distinguished by frost resistance and early ripening. After crossing these varieties, biologists obtained excellent results, and after adding blueberries of the south to them, four valuable varieties were brought out. So the new culture has entered into gardening - blueberry tall. Today in the USA about 50 varieties are registered.

Blueberry tall - branched shrub in height from 1.2 to 2.5 m. The plant is distinguished by its rapid growth and good pobegoobrazovatelnuyu ability. The size of the fruit depends on the variety, often up to 4 g. The taste of the berries is characteristic of the species, but sweeter than that of the wild forms.

New varieties of tall blueberries are winter-hardy and hardy enough, can withstand a temperature drop to -30 ° C. At lower temperatures, it can freeze slightly, but with proper care they are quickly restored. Spring frosts are more dangerous for loss of harvest; blueberry flowers do not tolerate lowering temperatures by more than -2 ° C.

Early varieties: River, Duke, Patriot and others

The fruits of early varieties of culture in the middle zone begin to ripen in the second half of July.

Top grades:

  • Rankocasus;
  • River;
  • Sunrise;
  • Puru;
  • Duke;
  • Patriot;
  • Bludges;
  • Erliblyu.

The extraordinary taste of the fruit and high yield (8-18 kg per bush) is different grade River.

Variety Duke enjoys special popularity in America. Feature of the plant - late flowering, which eliminates the loss of the crop due to damage to the flowers by spring frosts. Despite this, the fruits ripen by mid-July. The shrubs of this variety have strong fruits with a dessert taste and a pronounced aroma.

Feature varieties Patriot plasticity to soil conditions, resistance to late blight. Therefore, the cultivation of plants of this variety does not bring the gardener additional trouble.

Many gardeners are planted in the garden plot varieties of blueberries with different ripening terms. This allows you to get a continuous harvest from July to mid-September.

Later varieties: Bleukrop, Jersey, Bonus

Fruits of shrubs of these varieties begin to ripen in the first half of August.

Top grades:

  • Berkeley;
  • Coville;
  • Blucrop;
  • Hardibl;
  • Rubel;
  • Bonus;
  • Jersey;
  • Toro;
  • Darrow;
  • Spartan;
  • Elizabeth;
  • Nelson.

Jersey variety one of the best pollinators, it is worth considering when selecting shrubs for the combined planting. In addition, it is resistant to late spring frosts and viral diseases. This is an old and proven variety of gardeners.

Blucrop the most reliable, consistently fruiting variety. Yield 6-9 kg from the bush. The fruits of this shrub are valued for their high transportability and resistance to natural disasters. Variety Toro has a high frost resistance, can withstand a temperature drop to -34 ° C.

A real find for lovers to feast on fresh fruits is Variety Bonus. This plant the diameter of the fruit reaches to 30 mm. The flesh is sweet and dense, so the fruits are able to withstand long-term transportation.

All varieties of tall blueberries presented in this review are suitable for growing in the southern and middle regions of horticulture. When selecting a variety for the garden plot, it is important to draw on the characteristics of the plant, winter hardiness and resistance to diseases.

Description varieties undersized blueberries

The introduction of low-growing species of blueberry into crops began in the 1930s, in parallel with tall species. From the wild species, the most promising forms were selected and selection work was carried out. As a result varieties of undersized blueberries with a shorter growing season and higher frost resistance were bredthan varieties of tall cultures.Also in the gardening introduced varieties of blueberries, obtained by selection from the natural population.

Depending on the variety, undersized blueberry shrubs reach a height of 50 cm to 1.2 m. Productivity ranges from 1,2 before 2.5 kgbut there are exceptions. Fruits of medium size from 1 to 1.8 cm in diameter with a pronounced sweet-sour taste, perfect for culinary preparations. Relatively high frost resistance allows to successfully cultivate all varieties of undersized blueberries in the middle and northern regions of horticulture.

Early varieties: Northland, Bluegold, Northblu and others

Early varieties of blueberries begin to ripen in mid-July.

Recommended varieties:

  • Northland;
  • North;
  • St. Cloud;
  • Northcountry;
  • Bluegold;
  • Northblue;
  • Chippev.

According to gardeners Northland variety can withstand a fall temperature up to -40 ° C. Therefore, it can be planted in regions with harsh winters. Plants of this variety are characterized by regular yield (4-8 kg from a bush), which is rare for low-growing varieties.

St. Cloud the earliest variety, the fruits of the shrub begin to ripen in early July.A distinctive feature is the need for annual pruning. Blueugold variety it is valued for stable yield indicators (4.5-7 kg per bush), winter hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases.

Middle late varieties: Emil, Polaris, Putte

The fruits of plants of these varieties begin to ripen from the beginning of August.

Top grades:

  • Emil;
  • Polaris;
  • Putte.

Feature of the variety Putte - self-fertilizing, it can be planted in single plantings.Polaris variety valued for stable yield 1.5-2 kg from the bush. Fruits of Emil sweeter, ideal for making preserves and jams.

All varieties of stunted blueberries are compact and highly decorative, so they are often used in landscape design. With the help of plants, you can cover up unsightly buildings, form a hedge or decorate a spacious lawn.

Blueberry varieties marsh

These varieties were introduced into the crop by selecting promising forms of blueberry marsh.Differ in high winter hardiness and frost resistance, are recommended for cultivation in the Urals and Siberia. Blueberry bushes of these varieties able to withstand a drop in temperature from -35 ° C before -43 ° C.

Grades:

  • Taiga beauty;
  • Marvelous;
  • Shegarskaya;
  • Blue placer;
  • Yurkovskaya;
  • Elegant;
  • Nectar.

Among these plants, gardeners highlight Taiga beauty gradecapable of withstanding a drop in temperature before -43 ° C. In addition, the variety is resistant to viral and fungal diseases. High yields differ varieties Marvelous and Blue placer — 1.6 kg from the bush. Have Shegarskaya varieties large (1.1 g) and juicy fruits.

The best varieties of blueberries for the Moscow region: Erliblyu, Nelson, Spartan and others

The climate in the Moscow region is moderately continental with a pronounced seasonality. The average temperature in winter is -11 ° C, during the influence of the anticyclone it can drop to -25 ° —30 ° C. The soil freezes through to 65-75 cm, and the height of snow cover reaches up to 35-45 cm. In aggregate, these conditions are suitable for growing blueberries.The only danger for blueberries are spring and autumn frosts, the possibility of which must be considered when choosing a variety and care.

Top grades:

  • Patriot;
  • Blucorp;
  • Rankocasus;
  • River;
  • Bluegold;
  • Blue Ray;
  • Spartan;
  • Puru;
  • Erliblyu;
  • Nelson.

Variety Patriot actively cultivated by gardeners near Moscow. Among the positive characteristics is stable yield 5-7 kg from the bush, resistance to root and stem rot. In addition, the plants of this variety are highly decorative and are often used in the formation of a hedge.

Rankkokas grade An excellent option for early harvest, the fruits of these shrubs begin to ripen in early July. Originators claim that plants able to withstand cold weather -34 ° C.

Fruits of a grade Spartan excellent option for the fresh use. These are berries with mild acidity that keep their shape well and tolerate long-term storage. Erliblyu variety has a high winter resistance, easily tolerates possible temperature drops and the effect of return frosts.

For growing in the suburbs are suitable for all varieties of stunted and marsh blueberries. They are less fruitful, but more plastic to climatic and soil conditions, they are resistant to many diseases.

The basis of a successful growing blueberries - the right choice of variety. This is a rather whimsical plant that requires careful adherence to all agricultural practices.. Despite this, many gardeners have already abandoned the usual berry crops, gradually settling small blueberry plantations on their plots. This contributes to the high nutritional value of the fruits of culture and increased demand in the market.