Do blueberries grow well in Christchurch?

Blueberries can be grown easily in the NZ climate provided the following is understood. The warmer areas are going to grow the Rabbit Eye and Southern Highbush best while the varieties best for southern areas are the Northern Highbush. Central areas will grow both well.

Which blueberry is best NZ?

Top varieties to plant include: Blueberry Southern Highbush – varieties best grown in warmer areas of New Zealand as they have a low chill requirement. Fruiting from later spring to February. Rabbiteye – best grown in warmer areas of New Zealand as they require less winter chilling. Fruit from January through to April.

What are the best months to buy blueberries?

Harvest time for blueberries, which are native to North America, is from early June through early August. Blackberry harvest is from mid- June to early October. These delicious fruits offer several health benefits, and they capture the essence of summer in their sweetness.

Do I need two blueberry bushes?

Blueberries are partially self-fertile, so you will harvest more and larger berries by planting two or more varieties together. Planting more than one variety can also extend the harvest season.

Do blueberries grow better in pots or in the ground?

Growing them in pots is the answer, however, if you want to grow blueberries but your soil isn’t optimal for producing the fruit. Blueberry plants can thrive and bear fruit in containers in any area that receives full sun.

What variety of blueberry is the sweetest?

Legacy berries
Legacy berries were the sweetest of the three, with floral undertones, and the Drapers were pleasingly tart. (If Legacy blueberries are Golden Delicious, then Drapers are Granny Smith—i.e. ideal for a pie.)

Why do stores not have blueberries?

According to Fresh Plaza Magazine, which covers global produce issues, a labor shortage in Chile impacted the supply of blueberries to the United State East Coast. Logistical issues involving shipping have also been an issue across the country.

Can you get blueberries all year round?

Fresh blueberries are now available in US grocery stores year-round. You can buy North American blueberries between April and September, and South American blueberries during the other months.