{"product_id":"polaris-blueberry-early-harvest","title":"Polaris Blueberry (Early Harvest)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolaris is an early-maturing half-high blueberry developed by the University of Minnesota for cold-climate gardens. Its firm berries have an aromatic flavor, and its compact form works well in smaller gardens and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolaris 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 Early season; timing varies by region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-size, firm berries with aromatic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, typically about 30–40 inches tall and 30–60 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\/northblue-blueberry-bare-root\"\u003eNorthblue\u003c\/a\u003e is another University of Minnesota half-high selection that ripens in midseason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, ideally around pH 4.5–5.5. Keep the shallow root system evenly moist and mulched. In containers, use an acidic mix and protect roots from severe winter temperature swings.\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":57198565425318,"sku":"FV385","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/3149\/7260\/files\/FV385_-_Polaris_Blueberry.jpg?v=1787858012","url":"https:\/\/www.setapartfarmandgardens.com\/products\/polaris-blueberry-early-harvest","provider":"Set Apart Farm \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}