Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) were originally a wild crop, growing in cold swamps in northern America and Europe. They were introduced to Australia in the 1960s and grow on bushes in clusters. Unlike other berries, do not continue to ripen after picking. The pigments that colour the fruit are also the ones that provide antioxidant effects and these days berries are hailed as a “superfood".
Growing blueberries
Until recently, you could only grow good blueberries in cold climates.
