
Blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow.
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The article states â The first two years, the bushâs structure is formed, so specific cuts must be made to spur growth and form fruit buds.â I planted 4 bushes last Motherâs Day and I donât have a clue how to do the aforementioned âspecific cutsâ. Any help on how to do this would be appreciated. I live in Tallahassee, FL. Thank you!
You have suggested to apply a thick layer of mulch to the blueberry bushes. From prior gardening lectures, I've learned to keep mulch away from the trunk of bushes, shrubs, and trees because the decreased air circulation can encourage rot and also critters can use the cover to indulge on the mulched trunk without being seen, allowing for unchecked damage. I do understand mulch is important, but how I am supposed to have, say, a dozen blueberry bushes with a foot of pine needle mulch around each plant, then a 12" drop to the soil where the blueberry bush emerged from the soil? I'm picturing big mounds of pine needles which would quickly get wind blown or fall over and pile up against the blueberry bush trunks. Can you please explain? A picture would be great! Thank you.
When I was young I picked tiny blueberries with my grandmother. I've tried to find these little beauties to no avail. Some say they're "wild" blueberries
Is there a domestic strain? They are a pain to pick but the old fashioned blueberry flavor is the best ever
I agree with you. The small berries pack a lot of flavor. The University of Maine Extension Service has lots of information about growing wild blueberries in the home landscape. They recommend 'Brunswick' & 'Burgundy' among others. Raintree Nursery sells "wild" blueberry plants.
We bought a house with with some blueberry bushes in the side yard, we were told they were a few years old. They are really spindly and don't produce very well, can I cut them back and let them regrow so that that they bush out and produce more then the few cups?
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