The blueberry or lowbush blueberry is a slow-growing, long-lived woody perennial. The blueberry is a member of the Heather family. It is closely related to azaleas, rhododendrons, and cranberries. Blueberries contain 81 I.U. of vitamin A, 2.5 mg of vitamin C and a little vitamin B per 100g of fruit.

Blueberry Links

• Blueberry Page - Michigan State University
• Blueberry Production in Manitoba - Manitoba Agriculture and Food, Canada
• Blueberry Production Review - University of Florida
• Commercial Blueberry Production in Minnesota and Wisconsin - University of Minnesota
• Florida's Commercial Blueberry Industry - University of Florida
• Fruits for Minnesota - University of Minnesota
• Growing High Bush Blueberries - University of Maine
• Growing High Bush Blueberries (PDF: 49 KB / 3 pages) - University of New Hampshire
• High Bush Blueberry Production (PDF: 145 KB / 4 pages) - Penn State University
• High Bush Blueberry Production Guide - NRAES
• Nutrient Management for Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Crops in Minnesota - University of Minnesota
• Organic Blueberry Production - ATTRA
• Small Scale Fruit Production - Penn State University

Associations and Other Resources

• Michigan Blueberry Growers Association
• Northwest Berry and Grape Information Network - Oregon State University
• Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
  c/o Marilyn Nysetvold Johnson, Exec. Coordinator
  15125 W. Vermillion Cir. NE
  Ham Lake, MN 55304
  Ph: 763-434-0400
  Fax: 763-413-9585
• Wisconsin Berry Growers Association
• U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

MDA Contact

Meg Moynihan
Minnesota Farm Opportunities, 651-201-6616
Ag Marketing & Development Division