{"product_id":"bluegold-blueberry-mid-harvest","title":"Bluegold Blueberry (Mid Harvest)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluegold is a midseason Northern Highbush blueberry with large, light-blue berries, firm texture, and very good flavor. The vigorous plant has a compact, somewhat squat habit and can fit smaller edible landscapes with appropriate pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluegold Blueberry Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason; timing varies by region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, light blue, firm, with a small picking scar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous and compact with a somewhat spreading structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed for USDA Zones 4–8 with a 500–1,000-hour chill range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as one plant in the seasonal dormant-plant program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluegold is generally self-fertile, but another Northern Highbush cultivar with overlapping bloom can improve berry size and yield. Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blueberry-bluecrop-14-each\"\u003eBluecrop\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/draper-blueberry-bare-root\"\u003eDraper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, ideally around pH 4.5–5.5. Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist and mulched. Bluegold is susceptible to Blueberry shock virus in regions where that disease occurs; use clean planting stock, avoid unnecessary movement of plant material, and follow local extension guidance if symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blueberries\"\u003eblueberry plants\u003c\/a\u003e or read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/blueberry-growing-guide\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313360044068,"sku":"FV375","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/blueberry-bluegold-mid-season.jpg?v=1787858065","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/bluegold-blueberry-mid-harvest","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}