Description
Sweetheart Blueberry: The Double-Cropping Super Berry
Why settle for one harvest when you can have two? The Sweetheart Blueberry is a remarkable Northern-Southern Highbush hybrid designed to extend your berry season. This vigorous bush produces a heavy crop of large, firm berries in late spring and often surprises gardeners with a second harvest in the fall. Famous for its superior, sweet flavor and crisp texture, the Sweetheart is excellent for fresh eating straight from the garden or baking into muffins and pies. With yields up to 25% higher than standard varieties like Duke, this bush is a productivity powerhouse.
Botanical Specifications
| Hardiness Zones | 4 - 9 |
| Mature Height | 5 - 6 ft |
| Chill Hours | 750 - 800 Hours |
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 5.5 (Acidic) |
| Berry Size | Large (approx. 1.6g) |
Planting Requirements
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-pollinating (Cross-pollination increases yield) |
| Growth Rate | Fast / Vigorous |
| Foliage | Deciduous (Colorful fall foliage) |
Why Grow This Variety?
| Double Cropping | Unique ability to fruit in late spring and again in autumn. |
| Massive Yields | Produces up to 15 lbs of fruit per bush per year at maturity. |
| Hybrid Vigor | Combines cold hardiness of Northern varieties with heat tolerance of Southern types. |
Perfect For
- Fresh Eating: Firm texture and sweet flavor make it a favorite for snacking.
- Baking: Holds its shape well in pies, muffins, and cobblers.
- Freezing: Large size and firmness allow for excellent freezing quality.
- Extended Harvests: Perfect for gardeners who want fresh fruit in both spring and fall.
- Home Gardens: Manageable size and ornamental fall foliage fit well in residential landscapes.
- High-Yield Production: Ideal for growers looking to maximize fruit production per bush.
Grower Notes & Care
| Shipping | Live plants shipped in pots, not bare root. |
| Guarantee | Guaranteed healthy arrival. |
The Sweetheart Blueberry represents a decade of USDA research, bringing you the best of both Northern and Southern genetics. Whether you are looking to maximize your garden's yield or simply enjoy fresh berries for a longer season, this cultivar is an exceptional choice. Plant Sweetheart today and enjoy the luxury of a double harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Sweetheart Blueberry really produce fruit twice a year?
A: Yes, Sweetheart is a unique hybrid known for 'double cropping.' It produces a primary, heavy crop in late spring and, under good growing conditions, a second, lighter crop in the fall. This extends your fresh fruit season significantly compared to standard varieties.
Q: Do I need a pollinator for Sweetheart Blueberries?
A: Sweetheart is self-pollinating, meaning you will get fruit with just one bush. However, planting it alongside another Northern Highbush variety can increase the size of the berries and the total yield of your harvest.
Q: What zones are best for growing Sweetheart Blueberries?
A: Sweetheart is a versatile hybrid suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. Its parentage allows it to tolerate colder Northern winters while handling the heat of Southern summers better than traditional Northern varieties.
Q: How much fruit can I expect from a mature Sweetheart bush?
A: This is a very productive variety. A mature Sweetheart bush can yield approximately 15 lbs of berries per year, which is about 25% more than the popular Duke variety.
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Large healthy plants, strong roots, colorful foliage, and clusters of blueberries already on young plants. I tried one plant last year, and this spring it's covered in berries. I'm convinced that I need a row of the double cropping beauties. Thanks Lidia and team for growing such exceptional plants.
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