{"product_id":"blueberry-duke","title":"Duke Blueberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuke Blueberry is the early-season heavyweight, known for its remarkable productivity and large, firm, mild berries. This Northern highbush variety gets the season off to a strong start with reliable crops that are perfect for both fresh eating and the freezer, all on a manageable, cold-hardy shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premier early-season Northern highbush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e valued for its consistent, very high yields of uniform, large berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries are light blue with a thick bloom, very firm, and have a mild, sweet flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with low acidity, making them widely appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers late, avoiding damage from many late spring frosts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a key advantage in variable Bay Area springs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn upright, moderately vigorous shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that is easy to manage and harvest from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent winter hardiness and a long bloom-to-ripe period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contribute to its reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe firm berries have a long shelf life and ship well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Duke a commercial favorite that also excels in home gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild, sweet, and straightforward with very little tartness. The flavor is good, though not as complex or intense as some specialty varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally firm and crisp, perhaps the firmest of all common varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An ideal commercial-style berry for fresh eating, fantastic for freezing whole (they don‘t get mushy), and great in baked goods where firmness is an asset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43447635574872,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Duke_Blueberry_1.png?v=1764670331","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/blueberry-duke","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}