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Fruiting Season: Early Season

Patriot Early Season

Patriot 

Patriot is an early variety released by the University of Maine, where growing seasons are short and winter hardiness is a must. This variety is vigorous and grows upright to a height of 4 to 6 feet. Patriot adapts to many different soil types and has performed better in heavier soil than some other varieties. The fruit is large and has very good flavor.

  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
1 – 3
$8.35
4 – 9
$8.00
10 – 49
$7.35
50 – 99
$6.80
100 – 249
$6.15
250 – 499
$5.70
500+
$5.30

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Berry Size:
Large
Best in Zones:
3 - 7
Firmness:
Moderate
Flavor:
Good/Exc
Freezing Quality:
Excellent
Winter Hardy:
Excellent
Contains high levels of Nutraceuticals, a substance providing a healthy benefit to the human body!
Plants orders shipping to CA, OR, WA and HI will be charged a $15.00 fee for phytosanitary inspection.

 

  • All plants are dormant,bare root, plants.
  • We only ship plants in the spring.
  • We ship online orders in US only.
  • Plant immediately upon receipt.

Check our Steps to Success for Blueberries

Planting Information for Blueberries

Spacing

  • 4’–5’ between plants
  • 8’–12’ between rows
  • Be careful not to plant too deeply

Irrigation

  • Keep soil moist throughout the establishment period

pH Requirements

  • For best results, amend pH levels before planting, however, plants can be successfully established without prior pH adjustments if you follow our instructions
  • Measure/maintain pH levels regularly for best success
  • Adding sulfur may be necessary to adjust pH: 4.5–4.8 this is very important

Fertilization

  • Wait4–6 weeks after planting before fertilizing to avoid burning roots
  • Year 1– 1oz ammonium sulfate in a circular band around each plant
  • Following years – 2oz per plant at bloom time and again 1 month later
  • Don't fertilize after July
  • Avoid fertilizers containing potassium chloride

Weed Control

  • Mulch with 3"–4" wood chips
  • Avoid treated or colored bark mulch
  • Regular manual weeding is necessary

Special Considerations

  • For best production at least 2 blueberry varieties should be used for cross-pollination