Jersey is a vigorous, late-season Northern Highbush blueberry. Its small-to-medium, medium-blue berries resist cracking and have a sweet, good flavor that suits fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserves. Jersey Blueberry Highlights Harvest: Late season; timing varies by region. Fruit: Small to medium, medium blue, sweet, and crack resistant. Plant habit: Very vigorous, large, and upright; typically 4–6 feet with pruning. Climate fit: Listed for USDA Zones 4–8 with a 500–1,000-hour chill range. Plant: Supplied as one plant in the seasonal dormant-plant program. Pollination Jersey is generally self-fertile, but another Northern Highbush cultivar with overlapping bloom can improve berry size and yield. Consider Liberty or Chandler. Planting and Care Plant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, ideally around pH 4.5–5.5. Maintain even moisture and mulch the shallow root zone. Annual renewal pruning helps keep a large, vigorous Jersey bush open to light and air. Browse more blueberry plants or read the blueberry growing guide.
