{"product_id":"northblue-blueberry-mid-harvest","title":"Northblue Blueberry (Mid Harvest)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthblue is a cold-hardy half-high blueberry developed by the University of Minnesota for northern gardens. The productive, compact plant bears midseason fruit with large size, dark-blue color, firm texture, and a tart blueberry flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthblue Blueberry Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-high hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason; timing varies by region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, dark blue, firm, and tart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, typically about 24–36 inches tall and 30–40 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed for USDA Zones 3–7 with a 500–1,000-hour chill range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as one plant in the seasonal dormant-plant program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant more than one compatible blueberry cultivar for more effective pollination and improved berry size and yield. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-blueberry-bare-root\"\u003ePolaris\u003c\/a\u003e is another cold-hardy half-high cultivar that matures earlier than Northblue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, ideally around pH 4.5–5.5. Keep the shallow root system evenly moist and mulched. Northblue’s compact habit suits smaller gardens and containers, provided the roots receive winter protection and the potting mix stays acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blueberries\"\u003eblueberry plants\u003c\/a\u003e or read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/blueberry-growing-guide\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57198568505510,"sku":"FV384","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/3149\/7260\/files\/FV384_-_Northblue_Blueberry.jpg?v=1787858068","url":"https:\/\/www.setapartfarmandgardens.com\/products\/northblue-blueberry-mid-harvest","provider":"Set Apart Farm \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}