Top Shelf® Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium)

The 'Top Shelf' Blueberry (Vaccinium) lives up to its name! This commercial variety, exclusive to Fall Creek® Genetics™, is remarkable for its very large (jumbo), firm, juicy, and particularly flavourful berries with a beautiful sky-blue colour. Home gardeners love it for its vigour and ease of pruning. If you're looking for a blueberry that impresses with its size and taste, 'Top Shelf' is a top-tier choice!

Key features

• Giant fruit: produces very large ('jumbo'), firm, and juicy blueberries.
• Excellent flavour: delicious taste, with tropical notes according to some.
• Beautiful appearance: fruit has an attractive sky-blue colour.
• Good storage life: firm berries keep well after harvest.
• Mid-season harvest: fruit ripens in the middle of the blueberry season.
• Vigorous plant: strong growth with an upright, vase-shaped habit.
• Easy care: known to be easy to prune and productive from a young age.
• Hardiness: Zone 4. Well-suited for Quebec regions with milder winters or in a protected spot in the garden.

Growing tips

• Acidic soil essential: like all blueberries, 'Top Shelf' requires acidic soil (pH between 4.5 and 5.5). Amend your soil with peat moss or use a potting mix for acid-loving plants.
• Exposure: full sun for optimal production and flavour.
• Planting: dig a wide, shallow hole. Ensure good drainage.
• Pollination: although self-fertile, production will be greatly improved by the presence of another blueberry variety nearby for cross-pollination.
• Watering: keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during establishment and fruit development.

The connoisseur's choice!

With its exceptionally large, flavourful fruit and ease of cultivation, the 'Top Shelf' blueberry is an excellent addition for any small fruit enthusiast seeking superior quality. A true treat picked fresh!