Blueberry Elliott #3

• Exposed berry clusters for easy picking
• Introduced in 1973
• Large, firm berries
• Cold-hardy
• High Chill
• Open, Upright growth habit
• Moderate vigor
• Low maintenance
• A young plant can begin bearing medium-sized fruit in its second or third year.
• Fruits through September
• Bushes end the season with huge yields
• Excellent freezing quality
• Can last one week in refrigerator before freezing or eating is necessary

Size and Spacing

Elliot Blueberries can grow 4-6 feet tall with a 4-5 foot spread. The recommended spacing for this variety is 4-6 between plants.

Pollination

The Elliot Blueberry is self-pollinating and can produce up to 25 pounds of berries with cross-pollinating partner plants nearby. A few suitable cross-pollinating varieties to plant with the Elliot include Patriot, Hardyblue, and Meadowlark.

Elliot Blueberry Bush Care

The Elliot Blueberry doesn’t have any special care needs. In fact, it’s one of the simplest blueberries you can grow. Just keep in mind this is a cold-hardy berry, so it’s not “heat resistant.”

Soil

Blueberries need acid-rich, loamy, well-drained soil. You can improve drainage by using containers or raised plant beds. The optimum pH for the Elliot Blueberry is 4.5-4.8. However, it can tolerate soil with a pH of up to 5.5.

We highly recommend conducting a soil test to determine your soil’s Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) levels. This information can help you formulate the best type of fertilizer to buy based on the needs of your soil.

If your pH level is too high, you can use organic compounds like peat moss to help lower it.