Pollinating Highbush Blueberries

Investment in this critical component of blueberry production is essential for profitable yields

Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, Emily May
Department of Entomology, Michigan State University

Eric Hanson and Jim Hancock
Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University

 

Northern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are common throughout the northern U.S. states and Canada, and are native to eastern North America. They require pollination to ensure …