{"product_id":"blueberry-purple-berry-imported-fruit-plant","title":"Blueberry \/ Purple Berry (Imported) - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Blueberry \/ Purple Berry (Imported)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e sect. \u003cem\u003eCyanococcus\u003c\/em\u003e, family Ericaceae) is renowned for its antioxidant-rich edible fruit - a good source of iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K and dietary fibre. This is an imported Thai-type blueberry plant. Blueberry shrubs are long-lived, with a lifespan of 50 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 6 hours of semi-shade sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, organic-rich soil - and crucially, blueberries need \u003cstrong\u003eacidic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e (roughly pH 4.5-5.5) to thrive; amend with peat moss, pine bark or a dedicated acidic potting mix rather than standard garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid shading from other plants nearby; give it its own clear space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown in a pot; ensure no other plants shade the blueberry as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry to the touch, keeping soil moist without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year (or before flowering season) once established. Use an acidic\/ericaceous fertilizer where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; remove damaged growth after transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberry plants typically begin yielding in around 2-3 years, blooming mid to late spring (May-June) depending on cultivar and local climate, and can reach up to 2m in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting shrub. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Getting the soil acidic enough is the single biggest factor in whether this plant thrives in Indian growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554296553607,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-BLUEBERRY-01-P1","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/9822db4c-642f-4ec1-8d71-ac3300f37580.webp?v=1787814514","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/blueberry-purple-berry-imported-fruit-plant","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}