2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Small Fruit
Asparagus | Asparagus
Long-lived perennial vegetable crop that can produce for more than 15 years.
Jersey Knight
Zone 4-8 H 3-4’ x W 1.5-2’ spring
All male cultivar that produces green spears 3/8” in diameter or larger.
F0005 #1 cont. $7.99*
Vaccinium | Blueberry
These hardy plants produce classic, dark, sweet berries, and are also well suited for use as ornamental landscape shrubs. They need acidic soil (pH
4.5-5.5), full sun, and ample moisture to bear fruit. Produces small, pink, bell-like flowers in spring and glowing fall color of orange or scarlet. For best
fruit set, plant two or more varieties for cross-pollination. Winter protection may increase yields.
Chippewa
Zone 4-7 H 3-4’ x W 2-3’ spring
U of M release; produces large, sweet, light blue fruit. Yields 3.5-7 lbs. of fruit at maturity. Leaves turn bright red in fall.
F0010 #1 cont. $9.99*
Northblue
Zone 4-8 H 2-3’ x W 3-4’ spring
U of M release. Good cold-climate variety; large dark blue fruits for eating and baking. Yields 3-7 lbs. of fruit at maturity. Deep red fall color.
F0020 #1 cont. $9.99*
Northcountry
Zone 4-8 H 1.5-2’ x W 2-3’ spring
Prolific producer of medium sized, sweet, mild fruit. Ripens one week before ‘Northblue’ and has a fiery red fall color. Yields 2-5 lbs. of fruit at maturity.
U of M release.
F0025 #1 cont. $9.99*
Northsky
Zone 4-8 H 12-18” x W 24-30” spring
One of the shortest blueberries, fruit is medium sized and sky blue. An abundant producer, one bush can yield from one to three pounds of fruit at
maturity. Foliage turns bright red in the fall. U of M release.
F0030 #1 cont. $9.99*
Patriot
Zone 4-7 H 4-6’ x W 3-4’ spring
Highbush variety that produces firm, large dark blue berries with a rich flavor in July. Yields 10-20 lbs per plant. Brilliant red orange fall color.
F0040 #1 cont. $9.99*
Pink Lemonade
Zone 4-8 H 4-5’ x W 3-4’ spring
Bright pink fruits can be used for fresh eating, baking, or freezing. Berries are as high in antioxidants as the blue fruited cultivars. Makes an excellent
ornamental with fiery orange and red fall color.
F0045 #1 cont. $9.99* NEW! Available 7/1
Polaris
Zone 4-7 H 3-4’ x W 3-4’ spring
U of M release; good companion for ‘Northblue’; medium, firm, dark blue berries; yields 3-6 lbs of fruit at maturity. Nice red fall color.
F0050 #1 cont. $9.99**
3-in-1 Blueberry
Zone 4-8 H 2-4’ x W 2-4’ spring
An assortment of early, mid and late bearing varieties in one container to extend the berry picking season.
F0060 #5 cont. $31.99*
Ribes | Black Currant
Woody canes produce clusters of tart red or black berries; used for syrups, preserves, or jellies.
Consort
Zone 3-7 H 4-6’ x W 3-4’ spring black fruit
Self-fertile, strong-flavored berries in July - August. Immune to White Pine Blister Rust. High yields.
F0070 #2 cont. $19.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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