Productive blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pioneer'

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pioneer' is a popular blueberry cultivar due to the many advantages it presents in culture and production.

'Pioneer' is known primarily for its high productivity. This variety produces large, sweet, dark blue fruits that are highly prized for their delicious taste. The fruits ripen uniformly, simultaneously, an aspect that facilitates harvesting.

Another advantage of the 'Pioneer' variety is its resistance. It is resistant to a number of diseases and pests common to blueberries, which makes it attractive to those who prefer organic cultivation methods or who want to minimize the use of pesticides.

Also, 'Pioneer' is an adaptable variety, which can grow well in various soil and climate conditions. It prefers well-drained and acidic soils, but it can also tolerate some less ideal soils.

The cultivar 'Pioneer' is also appreciated for its aesthetic beauty. The bushes are large, well-structured and add extra attractiveness to the landscape, and its leaves, which change to shades of red and orange in autumn, bring a touch of color to the garden.

The blueberry 'Pioneer' can be fertilized with organic fertilizer (possibly for acidophilic plants) between March and May.

The American blueberry 'Pioneer' prefers acidic, moist and well-drained soils, and grows best in full sun or partially shaded areas. It is resistant to low temperatures and has a very good tolerance to diseases and pests. To maintain the productivity and health of the plant, it is important to remove the old shoots and adjust the acidity of the soil every spring. Although the variety is self-fertile, productivity will be improved when you grow more cultivars, due to superior pollination.

Resistance: resistant to -30 degrees Celsius and drought. Immune to most diseases and pests. It does not require spraying and is generally considered 'Pest Free'.

Pot size: 11-14 cm or 2 liters.

Height with pots included: approx. 50-60 cm (varies depending on the season).