Do Blueberries Need to Be Cross Pollinated

Most northern high bush blueberries are self-pollinating, but cross pollination is beneficial for the crop. … High bush blueberry varieties benefit from this transfer of pollen. Your blueberry patch will be more productive if you plant a combination of varieties that bloom around the same time.

Do you need 2 blueberry plants for pollination?

Although many blueberries are partly or fully self-pollinating, it is best to grow two or preferably three different cultivars, as cross-pollinated plants tend to produce more abundant crops.

Can blueberries pollinate themselves?

The degree of self fertility of Highbush flowers appears to vary with variety and location. Most, however, appear capable of setting fruit without cross pollination and self-pollination frequently produces a similar fruit set.