Bog Blueberry
Vaccinium uliginosum

Bog Blueberry

Bog blueberry shrubs, 1-2 feet tall in Zones 2-7, grow slowly in well-drained, acidic soil under full sun to partial shade. Known for their small and flavorful berries, bog blueberries are adapted to wetter conditions.


blue berries on a tree
Picture illustrating Bog Blueberry Shrub

Habit

Shrub

Height

50-100 cm

Growth

Slow

Soil

Peaty, acidic soil

Shade

Full Sun to partial shade

Moisture

Moist

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Northern Asia

Climatic Condition

Cold Climate

Temperature (°)

5-20°C

Humidity (%)

40-60

Potting media

Peat + Sand

Fertilizers

Acidic NPK (10:5:5)

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

400-800 g

Flowering Time

Late Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

4.0-5.0

Water Ph level

4.5-5.0

Soil EC

1.0 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

2- 10 kg of fruit per bush

NPK ratio 

10:05:05

life Span

5-15 years

Health Benefits

Rich in vitamins, heart health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with an acidic fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Panama Disease, Sigatoka Leaf Spot, Nematodes

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, brown spots, stunted growth

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment

In-Organic Remedies

Chloropicrin, Methyl Bromide

European Bird Cherry
Prunus subg. Padus