Question by whirley57: I would like some pointers on how to grow blueberries.?
I am especially interested in growing them to be organic.
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Answer by Amber A
absolutley i’ll help , in our backyard , in the garden i have a whole bushel of huge organic blue berries , my secrets will be revealed , first of i youse extra dark , and moist , nutricious soil , it’s just like moist chocolate cake but trust me don’t eat it LOL , it is all time moist and organic , this is the best soil for growing , i also have a compost trash , all puree from vegetables and fruits , meat or fish i throw in the compost basket , only organic produce recipies , after the beskets full i feed it to the plants and then let the compost seep in adding nutrients and vitamins to the soil making a jack – pot , in the mean time when your filling your compost water and give the seedling sunlight and add some compost as i said and soak it with some water to let it seep in , i never youse artificial growth formula , it has chemicals that makes the plants grow bigger but dangerous for eating with all those chemicals inside , youse the compost , water and sun there your natural growth formula , and walla ! in a couple of months you have delicous blue berries ! hope i helped , good luck!
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MY GRANDFATHER GREW 3 ACERS OF THE THEY REQUIRE A LOT OF CARE.YOU MUST FERTALIZE THEM EVERY YEAR WITH DOUBLE 10 FERTALIZER YOU HAVE TO DISK AROUND THEM TO KEEP THE WEEDS DOWNAND YOU HAVE TO KEEP THE DEAD WOOD TRIMED OUT.BUT THE HARDEST THING IS TO KEEP THE BIRDS OUT OF THEM .THEY DONT ALL RIPEN AT THE SAME TIME, PICKING THEM IS A VERY TEDIOUS AND SLOW JOB.I DONT CARE IF I NEVER PICK ANOTHER BLUEBERRY IN MY LIFE HA HA
Pretty easy.
Best production normally happens when at least two varieties are planted in close proximity and as foliages vary from bronze to blue green, the plants can double as a nice hedge or backdrop too!
Bees do just about all the pollination so hives nearby are a good thing.
Top dress when planting with a little compost. They like acidic soil so use fir or pine sawdust or pine straw, needles etc. as a thick mulch (about 1 cubic foot per plant to start). Never use cedar or other slow decomposing species as the natural preservatives in these types of wood will kill plants). Continue to add a little more compost and a new layer of mulch each year in the fall after leaves have fallen or early spring before leaves are out.
Plants require watering as berries develop. A drip type irrigation away from the leaves is best in reducing mildews etc. Note that the berries have a natural “blush” or powdery look which is not a problem (as it is on leaves or stems).
Some types are more susceptible to fungus and mildew than others so check around to see what performs best in your area. Use garden sulfur in solution with vegetable oil and dish detergent as an all around organic treatment for mildew and problem insects on leaves. Typically 1 tbsp. sulfur, 1 tsp. each oil and soap with 1 quart water.
Birds can be trouble too, so you may wish to cover plants with a net as berries ripen.
Good luck!