Blueberry Chandler

Blueberry 'Chandler' Seeds (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Bring home the sweet and abundant harvest of Blueberry 'Chandler' with these high-yielding seeds. Renowned for producing some of the largest blueberries, 'Chandler' is a late-season variety that offers excellent flavor and impressive size, making it a favorite among blueberry enthusiasts. This hardy plant not only provides a bountiful fruit crop but also serves as an attractive addition to your garden, with its striking flowers and glossy foliage.

Key Benefits

Large, Delicious Berries
Blueberry 'Chandler' is known for its oversized, plump berries with a mild, sweet flavor that is perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. These berries are among the largest of any blueberry variety, making them an impressive and tasty addition to your harvest.

Late-Season Producer
Unlike many blueberries, 'Chandler' ripens later in the season, extending your blueberry harvest well into summer. This ensures a fresh crop of blueberries even when other varieties are finished.

High Yield
Despite its late-season production, 'Chandler' is highly productive, with an abundance of large, sweet berries. It is a great option for those looking to maximize their yield and enjoy blueberries over a long harvesting period.

Hardy and Resilient
This variety is hardy in a wide range of climates and is resilient to common pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.

Pollinator-Friendly
'Chandler' will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden, ensuring a healthy crop and supporting local ecosystems.

How to Plant Blueberry 'Chandler' Seeds

Planting Season

• Best Time to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or directly sow in the garden once the danger of frost has passed, typically in early spring.

Seed Preparation

• Cold Stratification: To improve germination, blueberries need cold stratification. Place seeds in a damp paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 3-4 weeks before planting.

Planting Instructions

• Depth: Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep in acidic, well-draining soil.
• Spacing: Space young plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper growth and fruit production.
• Light Requirements: Full sun is ideal for 'Chandler' blueberries, but they can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Blueberries prefer acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-5.5. Incorporating organic matter like compost or peat moss can help maintain soil acidity.

Watering and Care

Watering Needs

• Germination: Keep the soil moist but not soggy while the seeds are germinating. Once established, blueberries need regular watering, especially during dry spells, to produce the best fruit.
• Established Plants: Once established, 'Chandler' is fairly drought-tolerant, though consistent moisture will improve fruit production.

Fertilizer

• Feeding: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for acid-loving plants in early spring to boost growth and fruiting. Avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen content.

Pruning

• Pruning: Prune your plants annually in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead or weak branches to encourage strong, productive growth and improve air circulation.

Hardiness Zones

• 'Chandler' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-7, making it ideal for most temperate regions.

Perfect For

• Home Gardens: The Blueberry 'Chandler' variety is perfect for both large gardens and small spaces, providing high yields of large, sweet fruit.
• Edible Gardens: A fantastic addition to any edible garden, this blueberry plant ensures fresh, delicious fruit for eating, baking, or preserving.
• Pollinator Gardens: Its early flowering and pollinator-friendly nature will attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Late-Season Harvests: 'Chandler' is perfect for extending your blueberry harvest later in the summer when other varieties may have finished producing.

Recommended Coverage

A packet of Blueberry 'Chandler' Seeds provides enough seeds to plant several bushes, ensuring you can enjoy a generous harvest of large, flavorful blueberries.

Start Growing Your Own Blueberries

Add Blueberry 'Chandler' Seeds to your garden today and enjoy an abundant, late-season harvest of sweet, large berries. This high-yielding, hardy variety is a must-have for blueberry lovers, whether you’re growing them in a small container or a large garden bed. Order your seeds now and watch your garden thrive with these delicious and attractive plants!