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Category: Blueberries
How to grow blueberries
While some plants will grow in just about any location, blueberry plants can be a bit picky about their soil. But once you create the right conditions for them, these plants are actually quite easy to grow. The soil pH is often the key to a healthy blueberry plant and a good crop of berries…
Blueberry plant fertilizer
A good blueberry plant fertilizer includes nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and essential micronutrients like iron and magnesium. It’s hard to know which minerals your soil might be deficient in without doing a laboratory soil analysis, but these five nutrients are most commonly to blame. Apply the first round of fertilizer in early spring as new growth…
Blueberry plant leaves turning red
There are several reasons for blueberry plant leaves are turning red. It could be a sign of a nutrient deficiency like phosphorus, which you can fix with the right fertilizer. Make sure your soil pH is between about 4.5 and 5.5, as higher pH can lead to nutrient absorption issues. There are a few pests…
Blueberry plant spacing
Blueberry shrubs are usually planted at a spacing of about 3-4 feet apart. This is because most varieties of blueberry plants grow to reach a mature size of 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This spacing can be reduced for dwarf cultivars that don’t reach 3 feet wide. Or, you can plant the shrubs…
Pruning blueberries
Pruning blueberries is not strictly necessary, but it can really help your plants thrive. For the first three years after planting, limit pruning to removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches whenever they are observed. Let new plants get themselves established before removing too many branches. Begin significant annual pruning once the bushes have been growing…
When to prune blueberry bushes
The best time to prune blueberry bushes is in late winter. Established blueberry bushes can also be pruned in early spring. Pruning during the offseason while the plant is dormant minimizes negative effects on the plant while also allowing you to see the branches without the leaves obscuring the structure. Routine annual pruning typically starts…
How to prune blueberry bushes
Blueberry bushes are typically pruned each year in order to remove dead branches, as well as the oldest branches, in order to make way for productive new growth. Not only does this increase berry yield, but it also helps minimize pest and disease issues. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Next, cut…
When to fertilize blueberries
The best time to fertilize established blueberry bushes is in early spring or early fall. New blueberry bushes can be planted in pre-fertilized soil or fertilized about a month after planting. When to fertilize blueberries Blueberry plants benefit from a fertilizer application in early spring or in early fall. Either fertilize blueberries first thing in…
15 companion plants for blueberries
Blueberry bushes provide delicious fruit and add a lovely whimsical element to the garden. While blueberries can be a bit particular about their soil conditions, there are certainly some wonderful plant pairings for blueberry companion planting. The best companion plants for blueberries have the following characteristics: There are a number of wonderful companion plants for…
