Tifblue Blueberry Plant – A Hardy, High-Yielding Southern Favorite! 🫐🌿

The Tifblue Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei ‘Tifblue’) is one of the most widely planted rabbiteye blueberry varieties due to its exceptional hardiness, high yields, and deliciously sweet fruit. Developed by the University of Georgia, the Tifblue variety has been a staple for Southern growers for decades. This variety is known for its vigorous growth, superior disease resistance, and ability to thrive in warm climates. With its late-season ripening and long fruiting period, Tifblue extends the blueberry harvest season, ensuring a steady supply of juicy, deep blue berries.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

Thrives in USDA Zones 7-9, making it ideal for warm and mild climates
Requires 550-600 chill hours for optimal fruit production

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

Cross-Pollination Recommended: While partially self-fertile, planting with other rabbiteye varieties like increases yield.
Produces medium to large, firm blueberries with an intense blue color
Ripens late in the season, typically from June through July

🌳 How to Plant & Grow Tifblue Blueberries

📍 Best Planting Location

Full Sun: Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production
Well-Draining, Acidic Soil: Prefers sandy, loamy soil with a pH of 4.5-5.5
Spacing: Plant bushes 4-6 feet apart in rows spaced 8-10 feet apart

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

Prepare the Soil: Test and adjust pH if needed, adding peat moss or pine bark for acidity.
Dig a Hole: Twice the width and depth of the root ball.
Position the Plant: Set the plant so the crown is level with the soil surface.
Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently press it down, and water thoroughly.
Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

💧 Watering: Water deeply at least twice per week, especially during fruiting season.
✂️ Pruning: Light pruning after harvest encourages new growth and removes old branches.
🍂 Fertilizing: Use Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks for steady nutrients and strong root development.
🛡️ Protection: Use Max Growth Berry Shelters to protect young plants from harsh weather and pests.

🫐 Fruit Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

Ripens June through July
Produces sweet, juicy blueberries with a firm texture and rich flavor
Perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing

🍽️ Delicious Tifblue Blueberry Recipes

1. Tifblue Blueberry Cobbler 🥧

3 cups fresh Tifblue blueberries
¾ cup sugar
½ cup flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pie crust

Instructions: Mix blueberries with sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Pour into a pie crust and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes. Let cool before serving.

2. Tifblue Blueberry Pancakes 🥞

2 cups fresh Tifblue blueberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
¼ cup melted butter

Instructions: Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients. Fold in blueberries. Cook on a hot griddle and serve with syrup.

3. Tifblue Blueberry Jam 🍯

4 cups fresh Tifblue blueberries
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 packet pectin

Instructions: Mash blueberries, mix with sugar and lemon juice. Heat on medium, stirring frequently. Add pectin and boil for 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars and store.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks – Encourages strong root development and high fruit yields.
✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and prevent transplant stress.
✅ Max Growth Berry Shelters – Protects young plants from pests and weather damage.
✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weeds from competing for nutrients and moisture.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

✅ Large Selection – Find the best blueberry varieties for your garden.
✅ Highest Quality – Healthy, well-rooted plants guaranteed to thrive.
✅ Fastest Shipping – Delivered fresh and ready to plant.
✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Receive store credit if your plant doesn’t survive.

🌿 Grow your own Tifblue Blueberries today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy sweet, homegrown blueberries all season long! 🫐🌳