Chandler Blueberry Starter Plug | Vaccinium corymbosum Bare Root Plant

Chandler Blueberry is a northern highbush variety prized for its large, sweet berries and extended harvest season. This starter plug arrives as a bare root plant, ready to establish in your edible garden. Chandler produces clusters of light blue berries that ripen over several weeks in mid to late summer, offering a generous yield for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.

With its attractive foliage and compact growth habit, Chandler Blueberry works well in home orchards, edible landscapes, and container gardens. It provides seasonal interest with white bell-shaped flowers in spring, vibrant green leaves in summer, and reddish fall color. Plant it where you can enjoy both its beauty and its delicious harvest.

Plant Features

• Produces large, flavorful blueberries with a sweet, mild taste
• Northern highbush variety suited to cooler climates
• Extended ripening period for a longer harvest window
• Attractive ornamental value with spring flowers and fall color
• Self-pollinating, but yields improve with a compatible pollinator

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
• Plant Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5)
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-7
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 4-6 feet
• Spacing: 4-5 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your Chandler Blueberry starter plug in early spring or fall, when the plant is dormant. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. If your soil is not naturally acidic, amend it with peat moss or a soil acidifier. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root spread and set the plant at the same depth it was growing previously. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches and encourage new growth. With proper care, your Chandler Blueberry will reward you with bountiful harvests for years to come.

What's Included

One Chandler Blueberry starter plug (bare root plant).