Hannah's Choice is a Northern Highbush blueberry bred for one simple reason: to deliver exceptional flavor earlier in the season than almost any other variety. This upright bush reaches about 5 feet at maturity and produces medium-large berries with a sweet, well-balanced taste starting in early June. With 9 to 11 pounds of fruit per season and hardy growth in zones 4 through 7, it's a long-lived plant that rewards patient gardeners with decades of reliable harvests. The pink-tinged flowers that appear in spring are an unexpected bonus, adding ornamental interest before the fruit arrives.
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Hannah's Choice ripens remarkably early, delivering ripe berries by early June when most blueberry varieties are still weeks away. The flavor is the real story here: a well-balanced sweetness that stands apart from many early-season competitors. Its upright growth habit keeps the plant tidy and manageable, reaching just 5 feet, while the distinctive pink-tinged spring flowers add visual appeal long before harvest time.
These berries shine fresh off the bush, where their excellent flavor is most apparent. They're equally at home in pies, jams, and baked goods, or simply frozen for winter use. The early-season timing makes Hannah's Choice especially valuable for gardeners eager to extend their fresh blueberry season from early summer onward.
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Blueberries are typically sold as bare-root or containerized plants rather than seeds. Plant in early spring or fall when the plant is dormant or semi-dormant. Choose a location with full sun and prepare soil well in advance by incorporating peat moss and testing for the correct acidic pH. Space plants 4 to 6 feet apart.
Berries are ready to pick in early June and continue through July. Wait until they're fully blue, not just blue-tinged, and gently roll them into your palm; ripe berries release easily. Pick every few days during peak season to encourage continued production and prevent overripe fruit from dropping. Early-morning harvest, when berries are cool, helps preserve their excellent flavor.
Prune Hannah's Choice in late winter or early spring while still dormant. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing canes, and thin out dense growth to encourage air circulation and larger fruit. Because it has an upright habit, focus on maintaining an open vase shape. As the plant matures, selectively prune older canes to rejuvenate the plant and maintain productivity.
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