{"product_id":"organic-blueberry-southern-highbush-pearl","title":"Organic Blueberry Pearl (Ea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Pearl Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a southern highbush cultivar released by USDA-ARS. It has an upright-spreading habit and produces very large, light-blue berries with excellent firmness and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Pearl'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 450 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to midseason; late May to early June in south Mississippi, with later timing in cooler regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and spreading with a narrow crown; approximately 5 feet tall with suitable care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, light-blue berries with excellent firmness, flavor and a small dry picking scar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a compatible southern highbush cultivar such as Star for good fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pearl Blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a full-sun site with acidic, well-drained soil and ample organic matter. Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist and mulched. Match the cultivar's chill requirement and bloom period to your local conditions.\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":39799599825009,"sku":"FVO357","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/pearl-blueberry-BYB.jpg?v=1747081496","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-blueberry-southern-highbush-pearl","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}