Blueberry Sierra

Blueberry Sierra
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Growth type: tall
  • Bush height, m: up to 2
  • Taste: sweet
  • Yield: high
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit shape: flattened
  • Fruit color: light blue
  • Description of the bush: sprawling
  • Appointment: universal
View all specifications

Blueberry Sierra is a fruitful variety with a universal purpose. It is distinguished by abundant fruiting. The species is considered resistant to various diseases and frost. This blueberry is often called Sierra.

Description of the variety

Sierra blueberries are tall. The height of an adult bush can reach 2 meters. Spreading vegetation. Leaf blades are green, large, lanceolate in shape. In the autumn, they acquire a red tint.

The flowers on the bushes are white, small. The form is five-toothed. The corolla is jugular. The stems of this blueberry are stiff and erect. Strong and thick branches grow on the bushes. Pollination of this culture occurs with the help of insects. Mature plants will have a beautiful decorative look.

Fruit characteristics

Ripe blueberries are large in size. The shape is flattened. The color of the fruit is light blue. They have a pleasant aroma. The pulp is juicy. A light bloom can be seen on the surface.

Taste qualities

Ripe blueberries have a sweet taste. It can be consumed raw. And also it is suitable for preparing various sweet dishes and drinks. It is often used to prepare blanks for the winter.

Ripening and fruiting

The Sierra blueberry belongs to the medium early species. The fruiting period is July-August.

Yield

This variety has a high yield level. It will be possible to collect about 3-4 kilograms of fruit from one bush.

Growing and care

These blueberries are best planted in acidic, permeable soils. For such a culture, sunny places may be suitable, but it will grow normally in partial shade. The best option would be low, slightly raised beds. It is possible to plant vegetation on peat-sandy, peat-loamy soils.

After planting, the crop will need moderate watering. One bush should consume an average of 10-20 liters of water per week. Like other varieties, Sierra will need regular loosening and feeding (mineral complex compounds, manure, bird droppings).

And also in the process of growth, the bushes will need weak pruning. Such procedures begin to be carried out from the age of 6. Despite the fact that this species is considered frost-resistant, the culture should still be prepared before the onset of winter. To protect it from freezing, a thick layer of mulch is spread around the bushes.

In order to grow a good healthy blueberry bush on your site and get a decent harvest of tasty and healthy berries, you need to correctly carry out the planting procedure. First of all, you need to choose the right place and time for planting, prepare seedlings and soil.
One of the important steps in blueberry care is pruning. Bushes become too dense without pruning. The crop becomes shallow and loses its taste. The plant becomes susceptible to diseases due to the mass of dried out, obsolete shoots. Pruning also prolongs the active life of the shrub. If you approach the issue correctly, you can get high yields for a fairly long time.
In order for garden blueberry feeding to be effective, it is important to remember two basic rules: first, the soil must be acidic; second, the soil must be moist. In addition, it is necessary to observe the proportions of fertilizers per bush, since both deficiency and excess of micronutrients are the cause of many blueberry diseases.

Disease and pest resistance

Sierra is considered resistant to various diseases and pests. But sometimes it is affected by powdery mildew, gray rot, anthracnose and moniliosis. To cure diseased plants, you should immediately use ready-made fungicides.

And also the culture may suffer from septoria, in which a large number of red-brown spots appear on the leaves. Over time, they will begin to brighten. To combat the disease, you can use a solution of Bordeaux mixture, you can also use other ready-made preparations, which contain copper.

Blueberries can also suffer from cancer, which causes red ulcers on the stem. Then, in these places, small tubercles are formed, which merge into a large cancerous spot. Most often, the disease develops in the spring. In order to cure the vegetation, the affected areas are treated with a solution of iron or copper sulfate.

When the bark dies off, blueberries can get sick with cytosporosis. In this case, brown-gray tubercles will form on the stems. These areas will begin to dry out and disintegrate over time. In this case, treatment with iron vitriol will help.

In addition, the May beetle, moth, moth, jaundice and leafworm sometimes settle on such blueberries, all of them suck the juices from healthy plants. At the same time, large insects are removed from the vegetation by hand. After that, the damaged bushes are treated with insecticides. To prevent the appearance of pests, you can use the following drugs: "Fufanon", "Actellik", "Kemifos".

You can lose a blueberry harvest for many reasons: due to a viral infection, fungal disease or pest attack. In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, the gardener should pay enough attention to preventive measures.
Proper care of blueberries in the fall and preparation for winter will help you achieve a rich harvest of tasty and fragrant berries for the next season. Autumn preparatory work includes the following points: pruning, feeding, treatment from diseases and pests, watering, shelter.
The most important condition for growing blueberries is the correct soil composition. For optimal results, the substrate should be as close to natural as possible. In nature, the berry grows on the outskirts of swamps and in humid forests, it prefers moderate moisture. The best option would be loose, oxygenated soil, which includes: high peat, rotted needles, soil from coniferous forest, sawdust of coniferous wood, chips, sand
There are several ways to breed garden blueberries, each with its own characteristics. Blueberries can be propagated by seed, layering or cuttings. When grafting, use lignified cuttings harvested in the fall. This method is considered the most optimal and reliable.
Main characteristics
Yield
high
Appointment
universal
Bush
Growth type
tall
Bush height, m
up to 2
Description of the bush
spreading
Leaves
green, large, lanceolate, turn red in autumn
Flowers
white, small, five-toothed, drooping
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit shape
flattened
Fruit color
light blue
Taste
sweet
Growing
Winter hardiness
hardy
Frost resistance, ° C
-30 ° C
Pruning
weak
The soil
acidic, permeable
The need for feeding
annual spring
Watering
moderate, 10-20 liters of water per week per bush
Location
sunny place, partial shade
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
Fruiting period
July August
Reviews
There are no reviews.
Popular blueberry varieties
Blueberry Aurora (Aurora) Aurora Bluegold Bluegold Bluejay Bluejay Bluecrop Bluecrop Blueray Blueray Blueberry Bonus Bonus Brigitta Blue Brigitta Blue Blueberry Herbert Herbert Blueberry Goldtraube 71 (Goldtraube 71) Goldtraube 71 Darrow blueberry Darrow Blueberry Denis Blue Denis Blue Blueberry Jersey (Jersey) Jersey Blueberry Duke Duke Blueberry Legacy Legacy Blueberry Liberty Liberty Blueberry Nelson Nelson Blueberry North Country (North Country) North Country Northblue Northblue Northland blueberries Northland Blueberry Patriot Patriot Blueberry Pink Lemonade Pink Lemonade Blueberry River (Reka) River (Reka) Blueberry Spartan Spartan Blueberry Toro Toro Hannahs choice blueberry Hannah's choice Blueberry Chandler Chandler Blueberry Chanticleer Chanticleer Blueberry Elizabeth (Elisabeth) Elizabeth Blueberry Elliot (Elliot) Elliot Blueberry Earliblue Earliblue
All blueberry varieties - 33 pcs.
Other cultures
Apricot varieties Apricot varieties Cherry plum varieties Cherry plum varieties Eggplant varieties Eggplant varieties Grape varieties Grape varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Blueberry varieties Blueberry varieties Pea varieties Pea varieties Pear varieties Pear varieties Blackberry varieties Blackberry varieties Honeysuckle varieties Honeysuckle varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Zucchini varieties Zucchini varieties Cabbage varieties Cabbage varieties Potato varieties Potato varieties Gooseberry varieties Gooseberry varieties Onion varieties Onion varieties Raspberry varieties Raspberry varieties Carrot varieties Carrot varieties Cucumber varieties Cucumber varieties Peach varieties Peach varieties Pepper varieties Pepper varieties Parsley varieties Parsley varieties Radish varieties Radish varieties Rose varieties Rose varieties Beet varieties Beet varieties Plum varieties Plum varieties Currant varieties Currant varieties Tomato varieties Tomato varieties Pumpkin varieties Pumpkin varieties Dill varieties Dill varieties Cauliflower varieties Cauliflower varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Garlic varieties Garlic varieties Apple varieties Apple varieties

Kitchen

Bedroom

Furniture