Blueberry seedlings Duke - 4 years old, Chernivtsi region.

Lokhina Duke is an early-ripening variety, characterized by high yield and stable fruiting.Berries have a pleasant taste with a slight acidity, which makes them popular among gardeners and consumers. Bushes are resistant to spring frosts, which ensures an early and stable harvest even in adverse conditions.

Benefits of Blueberry Duke:
Early ripening;
Stable productivity;
Excellent taste of berries;
Frost resistance;
Good transportability;
High quality of fruits;
Ease of care;
Absence of shedding of berries;
Attractive appearance of fruits;
Versatility in use.

Blueberry selection Duke
The variety was created in the USA with the aim of obtaining an early-ripening and high-yielding variety that would combine frost resistance and high-quality berries.

Basic information about Duke blueberry variety
The main feature of the Duke blueberry: early ripening of berries and high resistance to spring frosts, which guarantees a stable harvest.

The height of an adult Duke blueberry bush: 1.2-1.8 m.

Duke Blueberry Planting Site: Grows best in sunny areas sheltered from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.

Scheme for planting Duke blueberry seedlings: 1.5x1.5 m, 2x2 m.

The size of the planting pit for Duke blueberry seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 50x50x50 cm.

Fruiting of Duke blueberry: 2-3 years after planting.

Pollination of blueberry Duke: the variety is self-pollinating, but to increase the yield, it is recommended to be in the neighborhood with the Bluecrop variety.

Ripening of Duke blueberries: the fruits ripen in the period from the 3rd decade of July to the 1st decade of August.

Duke blueberry productivity: up to 7-8 kg per bush.

Duke blueberry fruits: berries are round, light blue in color, weight of berries 1.8-2.2 g.

Frost resistance of the Duke blueberry: the variety is frost-resistant to -34°C, which makes it suitable for growing in cold regions.

Duke Blueberry Drought Tolerance: Average, but needs regular watering to maintain high yields.

Immunity to Duke blueberry diseases: the variety has high resistance to most diseases, which ensures the health of the bushes and a stable harvest.

Recommendations for planting Duke blueberry seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;(//tractor-service.com)
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 50x50x50 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Set the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".

How tobuy seedlings Duke blueberries in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the Duke blueberry variety at a low price by placing an order on the website https://sadovyy-ray.uno/sadzhantsi-lokhyny-diuk-4-richnyi/ or by calling on the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.

Packaging process: The roots of the seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.

Characteristics

Seedling characteristics

Recommended planting time March-June; September-December

Seedling height 100 cm

Seedling type Lokhina

Country of manufactureUkraine

Features of the plant

The peculiarity of the variety Early ripening

SortDuke

Fruit color Blue

Leaf color is green.

Packaging and Shipping

ActualityPre-order

Warranty 14 days

DeliveryNova Poshta; Ukrposhta

Parcel pickup period: February-May; September-December

Packaging Stretch film; Box