{"product_id":"organic-blueberry-northern-highbush-patriot","title":"Organic Blueberry Patriot  (Ea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Patriot Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early northern highbush cultivar with a compact, open habit and strong cold-climate suitability. Its very large, slightly flattened berries are medium blue with an acidic blueberry flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Patriot'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,000 or more hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early season, with concentrated ripening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, moderately erect and open; generally under 4 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, medium-blue berries with a characteristically acidic flavor; allow berries to color fully before picking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting another compatible northern highbush cultivar nearby can improve fruit set and berry size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Patriot Blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and acidic soil with good drainage and organic matter. Patriot can tolerate heavier, wetter soil better than many highbush cultivars, but standing water should still be avoided. It is sensitive to bacterial blight in some regions, so prune out affected wood and avoid promoting late, tender growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e The potted nursery plant offered on this page is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and care details, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-and-care-for-blueberry-plants\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare cultivars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1E58tDGRU3o0CwFkOToZQGMYGKdxijbXJ5SJhPMPrOIA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerry, Vine \u0026amp; Crowns Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39799599956081,"sku":"FVO352","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/organic-patriot-blueberry-BYB.jpg?v=1747081495","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-blueberry-northern-highbush-patriot","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}