Highbush Blueberry ‘Toro’

'Toro' Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’). Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro', commonly known as 'Toro' highbush blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, slightly flared habit, recognized for its high productivity and remarkably large fruits. In spring, it adorns itself with clusters of bell-shaped, slightly fragrant, and melliferous pinkish-white flowers. In summer, it produces very large, firm, and juicy light blue blueberries with a sweet, sugary, and well-balanced flavor, and a pleasant aromatic note. The fruits ripen in a concentrated manner, facilitating harvesting.

To plant 'Toro' highbush blueberry, choose a suitable exposure: sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is: acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained. These plants require acidic soil and regular moisture. Check the pH before choosing amendments: foliage color alone is not enough to diagnose a specific need. Avoid liming and protect the shallow roots during weeding. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During recovery, check the moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 1.5 m (5 ft) to organize the placement of this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 1.8 m (6 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base to weed, check moisture, and remove damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.