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Blueberry

Blueberry is listed botanically as Vaccinium corymbosum. It may also be listed as highbush blueberry, new jersey blueberry, smallflower blueberry, southern blueberry. Perennial shrub producing sweet, antioxidant-rich berries. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Vaccinium and in the family Ericaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as shrub. PlotPal currently carries Blueberry as an outdoor growing and fruit reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop, perennial edible. Growing note: Needs acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Mulch with pine needles. Plant 2+ varieties for better pollination. Propagation or sowing note: Plant plants into soil or pots. Plant-health prevention note: Remove mummified berries, prune for air circulation, mulch properly Pest-prevention note: Use netting for birds, monitor for larvae, maintain sanitation The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 1095 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Birds, Blueberry maggot, Spotted wing drosophila. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Mummy berry, Anthracnose, Stem canker. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.