Reka Blueberry Plants

Product ID:5415.015415
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Reka Blueberry
    Reka Blueberry

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Vaccinium corymbosum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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begins fruiting second to third year after planting

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Perennial

Reka Blueberry Plants

Product ID:5415.015415

New! Early and widely adapted.

Plants are fast-growing and highly adaptable to a range of northern climates and soil types, even tolerating wetter ground better than many other varieties. Strong yields of medium-sized, rich and flavorful berries early in the season. Reka's lovely red and burgundy fall foliage also make it a fantastic landscape plant. Plants grow 4–6' tall. For optimal production, another blueberry variety is recommended for cross-pollination. Grows best in Zones 4–8. 1 Unit = 1 plant.

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Vaccinium corymbosum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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begins fruiting second to third year after planting

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Perennial

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This perishable item ships weekly from mid February through late June, starting in the South. Add item to cart and enter your shipping zip code to select from a list of available ship dates for your plant hardiness zone. If you wish to choose a ship date earlier than the recommended dates you must place your order by phone (1-877-564-6697). Physical address required for delivery (no PO Boxes).

Plants will arrive as dormant, 1-liter, potted transplants. If you are unable to plant them right away, keep the root ball damp (but not wet) and store the plant in a cold place (approx. 32–40°F/0–4°C).

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Vaccinium corymbosum

CULTURE:

Blueberries prefer a location in full sun, with moist, acidic soil. Blueberries require an acid soil with a pH of 4.8. A pH of 5.0 or higher is too high! We highly recommend you have your soil tested and amended prior to planting blueberries. Contact your local Cooperative Extension office for information on how to test your soil, or purchase one of the kits offered in our Tools & Supplies section.

PLANTING:

Space plants 4-5' apart. Set plants in 1' by 1' holes and cover the roots up to the natural soil line on the stalk. Remove all the flowers during the first year. Do not permit berries to develop. This allows plant energy to be directed toward roots and shoot growth. No pruning is required for the first several years of growth.

HARVEST:

Beginning the 2nd or, preferably, 3rd year of growth and continuing for at least a decade.

SPECS:

3 plants per collection.

PLEASE NOTE:

Blueberries are partly self-sterile which means that at least 2 varieties are needed for good cross-pollination. Any combination of varieties will work.

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