{"product_id":"northern-highbush-blueberry-50-seeds","title":"Northern Highbush Blueberry – 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a rewarding gardening journey with our Northern Highbush Blueberry seeds. This heirloom shrub is celebrated for producing bountiful crops of classic, sweet, and juicy blueberries perfect for pies, jams, or eating fresh by the handful. Beyond the delicious harvest, this plant is a true four-season ornamental, with charming white bell-shaped flowers in spring, summer fruit, and brilliant red foliage in the fall. Growing blueberries from seed is a long-term project for the patient gardener that results in decades of delicious fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unmatched flavor of fresh-picked, homegrown blueberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful landscape plant with four seasons of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fantastic source of berries for birds and other local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rewarding, long-term project of establishing your own blueberry patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 years to first fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratification (Required):\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds require 90 days of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e After stratifying, sprinkle seeds on the surface of acidic potting mix (like sphagnum peat moss) and barely cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist and warm (60-70°F). Germination is very slow and can take 1-3 months. Be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 - 5.2. This is essential for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Please note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most critical factor for success is maintaining acidic soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674920607905,"sku":"BLUE2","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/northern-highbush-blueberry-50-seeds-packet-seed-therapy-8979418.png?v=1769549983","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/northern-highbush-blueberry-50-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}