2017 ANNUAL HENRICO 4-H BERRY PLANT FUNDRAISER
Sponsored by the Henrico 4-H Youth Program
Our goal is to provide quality products at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support
local 4-H youth programs. Call (804) 501-5160 for information. Orders should be sent to:
Henrico Extension Office, P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS – All varieties are vigorous, free of pests, and freeze well. A bundle of
25 plants is enough for a forty-foot row. Strawberry season runs from mid-May to mid-June.
BLACKBERRY PLANTS – Plants are thorn-less; semi-erect; and bear very heavy, large fruit
with excellent flavor. Blackberries ripen in mid-June and bear for three (3) weeks or more.
RASPBERRY PLANTS – Plants are hardy, ever-bearing, and produce red fruit which are very
good for fresh consumption or for freezing. Always popular, this variety bears fruit in its first year,
producing a light crop in spring and then a heavy crop in fall.
BLUEBERRY PLANTS – Three plants are rabbit-eye varieties (R-E), two or more plants of
different varieties planted no more than 100 feet apart are needed to ensure good
pollination. Plants are two years old, bare-rooted, 10" to 16" tall, and can produce 25 quarts of
fruit when mature. Rabbit-eye season runs from late June until August. **NEW THIS YEAR**:
The New Hanover Blueberry (southern highbush) is a self-fruitful and high yielding.
Orders must be received in the office by Thursday, March 9, 2017. ORDER TODAY!
Distribution Dates, Times, and Site (planting instructions will be given)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21st - 3:00 P.M.to 6:00 P.M. and Wednesday, March 22nd - 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: Virginia Randolph Recreation Center (gray building) on the corner of Mountain Road & Jessie
Chavis Drive (directly across from Virginia Randolph School) (see directions on back of form)
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2017 Annual Henrico 4-H Berry Plant Fundraiser ORDER FORM
Name: _________________________________________________
Day Phone: ___________________
Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________
Zip: ______________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Give your 4-H Seller Credit! Name:_______________________________ Club: __________________
PLANTS
UNIT
PRICE
Strawberry Plant--EARLIGLOW
Bundle of 25
$8.00
Strawberry Plant--ALLSTAR
Bundle of 25
$8.00
Blackberry Plant--TRIPLE CROWN
per Plant
$5.00
Raspberry Plant--HERITAGE
per Plant
$5.00
Blueberry Plant—CLIMAX (R-E)
per Plant
$5.00
Blueberry Plant—PREMIER (R-E)
per Plant
$5.00
Blueberry Plant—TIFBLUE (R-E)
per Plant
$5.00
Blueberry Plant—*NEW HANOVER*
per Plant
$5.00
QUANTITY
A CHECK or MONEY ORDER MUST accompany ALL orders! Sorry, NO C. O. D.’s
Make checks payable to the HENRICO 4-H FUND
For Office Use Only
TOTAL AMOUNT
Grand Total:
_________________
Amount Paid: _________________ Check Number(s): _________________________
Pick Up Time:
Tuesday, March 21
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday, March 22 11:00am – 2:00pm
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Planting Site: All listed plants grow best in full sun in well-drained soil. They need a
minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily during the growing season. Strawberries,
blackberries, and raspberries grow best when the soil pH is 6.0 to 6.5 and
blueberries grow best in a soil pH of 5 to 5.5.
Strawberries - Little space is required. You’ll love them all!
Variety
Maturity
Berry size
Desirable features
Earliglow
Allstar
Early
Mid-season to Late
Medium to Large
Very Large
Productivity, flavor
Quality, shelf life
Blueberries - Can serve as ornamentals, either free standing or as a hedge. They
require little work.
***Two or more plants of different varieties planted no more than 100 feet apart
are needed to insure good pollination.***
Variety
Maturity
Berry size
Desirable features
Climax
Premier
Tifblue
New Hanover
Early
Early
Early to Mid-season
Early to Mid-season
Firm, Small/Medium
Sweet, Medium/Large
Quality, Large
Light Blue, Large
Excellent quality, flavor
Highly productive, vigorous
Fall color, highly productive
Highly productive, excellent flavor
(self- fruitful)