{"product_id":"duke-blueberry","title":"Duke Blueberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuke Blueberry is a dependable early-season northern highbush variety grown for heavy yields, firm berries, and strong performance in colder-winter regions. It is a great choice if you want an early harvest, a vigorous upright plant, and fruit that holds up well for fresh eating, baking, and freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrow zones and sunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUSDA grow zones: 4-7\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best yield and sweetness (6+ hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruit period and berry details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuke is one of the earliest highbush blueberries to ripen in many areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical harvest window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer (often June, sometimes into early July depending on climate)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBerry size: Medium to large\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm with good shelf life and a clean picking scar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild-sweet, classic blueberry taste that gets sweeter as berries fully ripen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowth rate and mature size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate to fast once established\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 4-6 ft tall and 3-5 ft wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous, easy to manage with annual pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePollination and planting with other varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuke can produce on its own, but you will usually get bigger harvests and better berry size with cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant 2 different blueberry varieties with overlapping bloom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep plants within 5-20 ft of each other\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon pairing types are other northern highbush varieties that bloom around the same time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoil pH and planting needs (most important)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTarget soil pH: 4.5-5.5\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoil: Well-drained, high organic matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine bark, pine needles, or wood chips help retain moisture and support acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit fill, avoid soggy roots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning and production timeline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear 3+: Remove a few older canes each winter to encourage new fruiting wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect lighter crops early, then stronger production as the plant matures (often noticeably better by years 3-5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume pricing. 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