{"title":"Highbush Blueberry Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarvest sweet blueberries at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two of our most popular highbush blueberry varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for larger, sweeter berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance and thrives in a range of climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toroblueberries","title":"Toro Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlueberries the size of Nickles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToro Blueberry bushes are known for being heavy producers\u003c\/strong\u003e... you get buckets of berries every year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after an extremely cold winter, your Toros will produce tons of sweet berries in mid-July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic as a border or privacy hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e the Toro boasts delicate white to hot pink flowers in the spring and fiery red foliage in the fall. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's even self-fertile!\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not necessary to provide a pollinator for the Toro. However, planting another variety of blueberry alongside the Toro will increase berry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese berries are huge!\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro Blueberries are much larger and juicier than typical blueberries you find from the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in rows for the best pollination! Groups of three or five yield the biggest crops of berries!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the health benefits!\u003cstrong\u003e Full of antioxidants, which help reduce the signs of aging. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese berries are so sweet, it doesn't seem like you're eating healthy... but you are!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for northern climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blueberry is a deciduous shrub. The leaves are spirally arranged, narrow, and start out red-bronze in the spring only to develop into a dark-green. The flowers of the Blueberry are white, and bell-shaped. The fruit is a berry, which is dark blue to black, and has a thin wax coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal information: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlueberries \u003cspan class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\" id=\"61cc8be2-8e45-4f33-9abc-92abe6f6a15b\"\u003eare grown\u003c\/span\u003e as an ornamental plant for its fall colors, typically bright orange or red. It is also a highly regarded \"super food\", containing beneficial vitamins and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen selecting a site to plant your Blueberry bush, make sure the site has full sun and drains well. The plant grows best in moist soil, not in soggy soil. Blueberry plants require acidic, well-draining soil. When planted in soils with a pH higher than 5.5, blueberry plants do not absorb nutrients adequately and become more susceptible to disease. Blueberry \u003cspan class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\" id=\"a08b2964-fd4d-4eea-9d3c-568baafc3985\"\u003eplants\u003c\/span\u003e contract moisture-related diseases when exposed to humid conditions or standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eDig a hole with the shovel that is about twice the size of the root ball of the bush. Make sure the hole is the same depth as the container it comes in. When planting more than one blueberry bush, dig holes that are at least five feet apart in rows that are 10 feet apart. Amend the soil from the hole with peat moss. Make sure to thoroughly mix the peat moss with the soil from the hole. Place the Blueberry bush in the hole. Cover the roots with soil-peat moss mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eYour blueberry bushes will need to be watered regularly to make certain that the root system becomes well established. The soil surrounding your tree should be moist, but never saturated. Light green leaves can be a sign of over watering, while drooping leaves can be a sign of both over or under watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou do not need to fertilize the Blueberry bush at the time of planting. Fertilize the Blueberry bush twice a year, once in the spring and once after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Control: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-pull weeds near the blueberry shrubs. 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Lower limbs can be thinned out to keep the fruit from touching the soil, and excessively vigorous upright shoots can be thinned out several feet from the ground to keep the center of the bush open, and to keep the bearing surface within reach. Spindly, weak, or dead branches should be thinned out annually during the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlueberries are not self-fertile and must have two or more varieties to pollinate each other. \u003cspan class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\" id=\"784fdc0d-05aa-48b1-8db9-c35d50422e22\"\u003eHoneybees\u003c\/span\u003e are inefficient pollinators, and carpenter bees frequently cut the corollas to rob nectar without pollinating the flowers. 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