Middlesex Conservation District

Middlesex Conservation District

Fruits and Edibles

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Fruits are best grown in a well drained sunny location. For more information on specifics of growing fruits, please see our suppliers website.

Asparagus ‘Jersey Knight’
Vigorous high yielding male variety with uniform succulent spears, resistant to rust/fusarium/crown rot. Space 12” apart in 6” deep furrows in a sunny location. Fill in as spears grow until furrows are filled. Water well first year.   25 crowns/$15

 

Blackberry ‘Chester’
Thornless variety, bears a large crop early to mid August. Oneof the most winter hardy varieties. Space 3’-4’ apart.   Bare root    5/$27.

 

 

Blueberry ‘Bluecrop/Blueray’
One of each for best cross-pollination and fruit production. Both varieties are adapted for winter hardiness, reaching 4′-5′ in height.  Soil pH must be 4.5-4.8. Space 4′-5′ apart.   One of each variety, 18″-30″/$27.

 

 

Raspberry ‘Heritage’
Heirloom fall fruiting red raspberry, bearing a large crop Aug-Oct depending on location. Excellent winter hardiness, suitable for fresh eating, jams, freezing.  Space 18”-24” apart.    Bare root   10/$27

 

 

Horseradish ‘Big Top’

Top performing variety, resistant to foliar diseases, rust and bacterial spot   Bare root division   $6

 

 

Strawberry ‘Sparkle’

Heirloom variety, recommended for beginners. Late midseason June bearing variety. Excellent eating, jam, freezing. Space 12” – 18” between plants, 3’-4’ between rows.  Bare root   25/$9.