TORO BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum
Hardiness Zones 7a-4b.
Origin: USDA, New Jersey - Experiment Station (1987)
High-bush type cultivar. Height is 5-6 feet. Plants are vigorous and grow upright in stature. The name "Toro" reflects the strong, stocky structure of the plant.
Ripening of the fruit is grouped in the early mid-season. The berries will have no purple backside when berries are blue on the top. Yield of Toro is very consistent; it is a heavy producer. The fruit buds and wood seem to be very tolerant to fluctuating winter temperatures.
Fruit size is large. Approximately 60 berries per standard cup. Quality of the fruit is excellent, having small dry scars, good color and firmness. Flavor of the fruit is very sweet with low acid.
Care Info
- Plant Type: Highbush blueberry-height varying between 4 to 12 feet. Deciduous fruiting shrub.
- pH Requirements: 4.0 - 5.5
- Soil Type: Well drained sand or sandy loam
- Light Requirements: Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing: 3 - 5 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing: 5 - 10 feet
- Mulching: Beneficial, but not necessary
- USDA Zones: 4b - 7a
How to Grow Toro Blueberry
PLANT USES: Highbush Blueberry is one of the Original Native Fruit Plants in North America, so when you plant you are replacing our native species. You can use them as a fruiting fence and for wildlife food. The blueberry Is very nutritious and is a fibrous fruit containing the highest amount of antioxidants of any fruit or vegetable. It is also a four season ornamental.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Moist during the growing season. Rule of Thumb is 1 inch per week during the growing season and until the plants become dormant.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Medium rate acid type fertilizer.
Toro Blueberry Plant
Note: Plants are available for pickup at the ReTreeUS Nursery in Sandwich, NH. For tax purposes, purchasers must have a NH address.
There are no refunds for plants. This includes any loss that may occur over the winter once planted out. For best results, follow planting instructions on this product page.
