Product Name

Duke

Duke is an early-season variety and is extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is high-yielding and hardy. The fruit is medium to large, slightly tart, and very firm. It retains its quality better than most other varieties. Duke grows upright to a height of 4-6 feet.

High levels of Nutraceuticals – very healthy!

Plant Qty Price
1 - 3 $7.95
4 - 10 $7.65
11 - 49 $6.95
50 - 99 $6.40
100 - 249 $5.75
250+ $5.30
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Variety Details

Best in Zones: 4-7

Flavor: Good

Berry Size: Medium

Firmness: Very

Freezing Quality: Excellent

Suited For: Commercial Growers

Suggested # Plants for Family of Four: 6-12

Planting Info

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
  • pH: 4.5-4.8 this is very important
FERTILIZATION
  • Wait 4-6 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
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Additional Info

All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.

Plants are available for shipment in the spring only

We do not ship online orders outside the US.

It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

If you are unable to plant immediately, refrigerate and plant as soon as possible. Do not add water. Keep in original packing to retain proper moisture.

Shipments to western states from mid-April on ship via UPS-3DAY for plant preservation.

Shipments to AK and HI ship via UPS-2Day.

Plants shipping to CA, HI, OR, and WA require a phyto-sanitary certificate.