{"product_id":"star-blueberry-early-harvest","title":"Star Blueberry (Early Harvest)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 6 qualifying perennial bare roots and receive free standard shipping. Qualifying quantities are calculated within the Perennial shipping group. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee the shipping policy for details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early southern highbush cultivar with an upright-spreading habit. It produces large to very large berries with good color and flavor and medium firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Star'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 400–500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately vigorous and upright-spreading; approximately 6–7 feet tall with suitable care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large to very large berries with good flavor and medium firmness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting another compatible southern highbush cultivar nearby can improve fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as a dormant bare-root plant when seasonally available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Star Blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny site with acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Star blooms early enough that flower protection may be needed during late freezes. Its berries may split during wet ripening weather, so consistent irrigation and good drainage are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and care details, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-and-care-for-blueberry-plants\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare cultivars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1E58tDGRU3o0CwFkOToZQGMYGKdxijbXJ5SJhPMPrOIA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerry, Vine \u0026amp; Crowns Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57198565327014,"sku":"FV362","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/3149\/7260\/files\/star-blueberry-berries.jpg?v=1787858011","url":"https:\/\/www.setapartfarmandgardens.com\/products\/star-blueberry-early-harvest","provider":"Set Apart Farm \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}