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- Q.Pruning Blueberry Plants - We just bought a home that has several plants. I understand how to trim all but the tops. These bushes ...
- Q.Blueberry Bushes - What are the best blueberry bushes for zone 7 (VA). I know I should have two different ones so they ...
- Q.Pruning Blueberry Bushes - Should my friend in Pennsylvania prune her blueberry bushes earlier (now) because the weather will be in the 50's and ...
- Q.Soil Conditioning For Blueberries And Hostas - I have alkaline soil. I have read that blueberries, three years old, and now the Hostas I have just ...
- Q.Blueberries - A really big branch of a fully grown blueberry bush broke off while mowing. It has loads of new ...
- Q.Blueberries - recently our blueberry tree got eaten by something overnight. All our leaves and every blooming blueberry was gone, at this ...
- Q.Blueberry - What is the recommended N P K levels for Blueberries?
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Anonymous on
August 27, 2016Q.pruning blueberry plants
We just bought a home that has several plants. I understand how to trim all but the tops. These bushes are 8-9 feet tall. Should they be cut shorter on the tops?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 28, 2016A.I would wait to prune and trim the Blueberries until late winter or early spring.
If the bushes have not had pruning for some time, I would do a light pruning the first year.
Here is a link with more information.
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- Asked by
jhbeach3 on
February 13, 2017
Colonial Beach, VA 22443Q.blueberry bushes
What are the best blueberry bushes for zone 7 (VA). I know I should have two different ones so they will bear.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.Most Northern Highbush fall into the growing zone of 4-7.
I would recommend contacting your County Extension Office for a list of specific Blueberries that will do best in your region.
Here is a link to locate your nearest office.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/varieties-of-blueberry.htm
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Nancy DiValentino on
February 18, 2017
18976Q.pruning blueberry bushes
Should my friend in Pennsylvania prune her blueberry bushes earlier (now) because the weather will be in the 50's and 60's for the next 7 days?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 20, 2017A.The best time to prune Blueberries is late winter or early spring, after threat of severe weather has passed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm
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Sue Willis on
April 1, 2017
36067Q.Soil conditioning for blueberries and hostas
I have alkaline soil. I have read that blueberries, three years old, and now the Hostas I have just planted prefer acidic soil. I purchased a bag of powdered sulfer. Can I just scatter that around my plants to add acidity?
Answered by
Liz Baessler on
April 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Sulfer is a decent way to lower soil pH, though it's pretty slow-acting, especially if the plants are already established. Ideally you'd be able to work it into the soil, but since the roots are in the way, you'll want to scatter it just like you said. Applications should be no more than 2 lbs per 100 square feet (about 1 kg/9 square meters), so get an idea of how much area you'll be covering and adjust accordingly.
Sulfur isn't the only way to lower pH. You can read about some other methods here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm
And here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htmYou may also want to get a soil test so you have some idea of where you pH stands to begin with.
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Chris and Louise King on
April 5, 2017
Booneville, 38829Q.Blueberries
A really big branch of a fully grown blueberry bush broke off while mowing. It has loads of new not yet ready berries and blooms on it and a lot of branches with leaves. Can it be stuck in the ground - will it root that way? Or do you have to do a few cuttings and plant them in a container?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 7, 2017A.This stem is not likely to be propagated as a cutting.
This link will help you.http://articles.extension.org/pages/29211/blueberry-propagation
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Selina on
April 10, 2017
32179Q.Blueberries
recently our blueberry tree got eaten by something overnight. All our leaves and every blooming blueberry was gone, at this point im not sure what to do, will my blueberry tree still produce? The blueberries haven't been turning blue either?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2017A.There are many critters that will dine on a Blueberry Bush.
Perhaps a small fence around the plant to protect it may help.If enough damage is done it can kill a plant, but if it also can continue to leaf out; like it got a severe pruning!
Here are some articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/why-blueberries-wont-ripen.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
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Richard A Zander on
April 12, 2017
46530 northern IndianaQ.blueberry
What is the recommended N P K levels for Blueberries?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 13, 2017A.Blueberries are sensitive to soluble fertilizers and can cause damage or death to the plants.
We recommend organic methods of fertilizing Blueberries.
The link below will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
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