Chandler Blueberry
Northern Highbush · Zones 4–7 · Mid to late — up to 6 weeks of picking
Where to buy Plan its pollination partner
Chandler's claim is simple and checkable in your own hand: berries approaching the size of cherries, ripening gradually over as long as six weeks — the longest picking window of any variety here. That long window is the whole strategy: instead of one overwhelming week, you get a summer of handfuls.
Specifications
| Type | Northern Highbush |
| USDA zones | 4–7 |
| Chill hours | ~800–1,000 hours below 45°F (sources vary slightly by nursery stock — confirm with your seller) |
| Harvest season | Mid to late — up to 6 weeks of picking |
| Mature size | 5–6 ft tall |
| Berry | Extra-large — among the largest of any blueberry |
| Flavor (nursery descriptions) | Sweet and juicy |
| Expected yield | Long season spreads a large total crop over up to 6 weeks (Monrovia) |
| Container suitable | Better in the ground; very large pots only |
Pollination
This variety is self-fertile, so one bush will fruit on its own — but a compatible second variety planted nearby reliably means more and larger berries, which is why nurseries and extension guides recommend planting in pairs or trios.
Good partners for Chandler:
- Bluecrop — Northern Highbush, Mid-season — the peak, zones 4–7
- Elliott — Northern Highbush, Very late — extends the season, zones 4–7
Before you plant
- Soil pH 4.5–5.5, tested before planting — the pH guide
- Full sun (6–8+ hours) and soil that never sits soggy
- Space highbush 4–5 ft apart, rabbiteye 5–6 ft, dwarfs 2–3 ft — planner
- Remove flowers in year one so the bush builds roots, not a handful of berries
Not sure Chandler fits your yard?
Run the Variety Finder with your zone and space — it only recommends varieties whose chill hours and size actually match.