Description
Adaptable to a wide range of northern climates and soil types, Reka produces early-ripening, medium-sized berries with an exceptionally rich flavour and pleasing aroma. Surprisingly high yields and beautiful burgundy red fall colour on this 4 -6 ft. bush makes Reka a must-have for every blueberry lover. Dark blue fruits ripen about the same time as Duke, but the berries have better flavour. Developed in New Zealand, Reka is a Northern Highbush variety that grows best in temperate climates where total winter chilling is 1,000 hours or more. Its fruits are excellent for fresh eating and processing. Vigorous and fast growing, Reka Blueberry is also a good choice for local farm markets and u-pick markets. May require support wires due to heavy yields!
#1 potted.
Plant Details
Latin: Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Reka’
Hardiness Zone: 4 – 8
Height: 4′ – 8′
Spread: 3′ – 4′
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Ripens: July – Early August (Early-season)
Flower Colour: White, bell-shaped
Fruit Colour: Light blue
Foliage Colour: Dark green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Slightly Acidic (pH 4.8-6)
Attributes:
- Edible Fruit
- Self-pollinating
- Late flowering
- Fall foliage colour (Orange-yellow)
Special Considerations: Requires acidic soils for growth an fruit. Fruit set is improved by cross-pollination however it is not required.
Spring Plant Ordering Policy
We make it easier to grow your best garden!
What sets us apart from most nurseries, aside from our production growing experience with our products, is that we help you plan well in advance of the growing season by offering to reserve your plants for pickup or delivery in the spring! Our program has helped hundreds of customers secure their gardening desires since 2013!
RESERVATION:
Orders will be reserved once payment has been received. Your order deposit (50% of the order value) cannot be refunded after March 31st.
Payment can be made by cheque, gift card, email money transfer or credit card. Please follow the instructions on your invoice.
To avoid delays in order fulfilment, we ask that all orders be paid in full by April 14. You will receive a friendly email reminder of your upcoming payment before these deadlines.
ORDERING:
We strongly recommend ordering before April to secure your order. Orders are dependent on available inventory. Some stock may have limited available quantities. We reserve the right to offer a substitution or refund if stock becomes unavailable.
Some items are available to be purchased in bulk quantities. Please contact us for bulk orders.
DELIVERY & PICKUP:
Delivery: Free Delivery on orders over $500, within 30 minutes from Krestova! Please contact us to arrange a delivery date.
Bare-root Perennials stock: Bare-root perennial stock will be available for pickup from the farm in Krestova in May. We will send an email confirming the available times for pickup closer to this date.
Bare-root Tree Fruit stock: Bare-root tree fruit stock will be available for pickup from the farm in Krestova in May. We will send an email confirming the available times for pickup closer to this date. We are unable to ship bare-root trees at this time.
Potted Nursery & Transplant Stock: All potted SPR orders under $500 must be picked up May from the farm in Krestova. Please click here to see the dates and times. We will send an email confirming the available times for pickup.
Centralized Delivery-Pickup: Now offering a drive-thru plant pickup to Nelson, Castlegar and Winlaw. $10 delivery fee. Dates TBA. Click here to learn more!
SHIPPING:
Some items may be available to ship via Canada Post. You will be able to select a shipping method at checkout if your order qualifies.
Online order shipments will be sent out according to our Shipping Policy.
For more information please read the full Spring Plant Order Policy.
Bulk Ordering
We strongly recommend placing bulk orders in September and early December. Some items may be available to order as late as April, however typically not the case. Orders are dependent on available inventory. Some stock may have limited available quantities. We reserve the right to offer a substitution or refund if stock becomes unavailable.
| Crop |
Per cultivar bulk counts |
Deadline to Order |
| Asparagus Crowns |
100/bag |
December |
| Strawberry Crowns |
250/bag |
November |
| Bare-root Brambles |
25/bundle |
December |
| Bare-root Vines |
25/bundle |
January |
| Bare-root Fruit Trees |
5-10 |
November |
| Seed Potatoes |
14kg/bag |
December |
| 3″ Potted Fruit Stock |
32 |
February |
| #1+ Potted Stock |
50 |
February |
| Vegetable Transplants |
Please Contact |
February |
| Sweetpotato Slips |
100 |
March |
Please CONTACT US for a quote to place a bulk order before order deadlines for the best selection. You can also inquire after the deadline to see what is available.
Looking for something in particular that we don’t offer on the website? We are able to source different product sizes and cultivars for special orders.
Pickup & Delivery
PICKUP & DELIVERY:
Nursery & Transplant Stock: All potted Online Orders orders under $500 must be picked up in May from the farm in Krestova or scheduled for a centralized delivery location. Please click here to see the dates and times.
Centralized Delivery-Pickup: Now offering a drive-thru plant pickup to Nelson, Castlegar and Winlaw. Click here to learn more!
Delivery: Free Delivery on orders over $500, within 30 minutes from Krestova! If your order qualifies, we will contact you with available delivery date options.
For more information please read the Spring Plant Order Policy.
Shipping Policy
SHIPPING UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM
This item is for pick-up only and does NOT qualify for shipping via Canada Post. View our SHIPPING POLICY to learn more.
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