Tifblue Blueberry

Rabbiteye, Midseason

Tifblue is an extraordinary Rabbiteye Blueberry that ripens midseason. The vigorous Tifblue Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue') will produce delectable, firm and flavorful fruit.

This variety is adaptable to a variety of soils, and overall very hardy. It's better able to tolerate late winter and early spring freezes than conventional Highbush Blueberry varieties. It has a greater tolerance to higher pH soils.

This is a self-fruitful, premium Blueberry, but you'll enjoy a far bigger crop when you plant additional Rabbiteye varieties (such as Climax and Brightwell) nearby. The good news with adding more Blueberry shrubs is two-fold. First, you'll enjoy a larger harvest and second, careful planning with extend your harvest period.

In spring, buds open into delicate, white, bell-shaped blossoms. The flowers are followed by a big crop of sweet, superior fruit that begins to ripen in the Midseason. The light blue berries appear in clusters displayed against the blue-green foliage.

Tifblue is a big producer of highly nutritious Blueberries. Loaded with beneficial antioxidants, Vitamin C, manganese for bone development, fiber and fiber, you can hardly find a healthier fruit. You'll love being able to "hand-pick" a healthy snack for your family. Freeze, and use in sweet and savory recipes.

Just be prepared. You'll want to plan ahead to prep a BIG crop with this premium variety. Host an annual Blueberry party or take a few days off work. You'll want to get ALL the benefits from your backyard orchard, after all.

The small to medium size fruit is firm and tastes like a tart, wild Blueberry until ripe. Once ripe, the flavor mellows into a rich, flavorful taste. The berries hang onto the bush quite well, but you'll want to protect your crop from hungry birds using nets.

Tifblue offers one of the best fall color displays. You'll love the remarkable transition from vibrant green to shades of brilliant burgundy red.

With an upright form and large size, this is a wonderful edible ornamental screen in the landscape. Plant several for a unique, hard-working privacy hedge with benefits.

Remember to consider several different Rabbiteyes for your own mini-orchard or to screen out that unwanted view. They don't require special care and yet provide flowers, berries, form and fall interest every year.

Of course, even more enchanting is the opportunity to have your own delicious fruit available to you, fresh-picked by your own hand. It’s a marvel to be sure… and one you won’t want to miss out on experiencing this year!