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Q.Blueberry Bush Fertilizer

Zone Nova Scotia, Canada | Anonymous added on April 19, 2021 | Answered

I’ve been told by the local nursery I can use coffee grounds to add nutrients and acid to the soil around my blueberry bushes to promote berry growth. I have a bag of unused (not brewed) coffee grounds. Should I dilute the grounds in water and strain the grounds out first or can I put the fresh grounds directly on the soil around my bushes? I wasn’t sure if the fresh grounds would be too strong for the bushes and I didn’t want to shock them and potentially harm them. Thank you

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 20, 2021

Fresh coffee grounds are better if you want the acidic benefit. Most people use a fertilizer recommended for azaleas and rhododendrons.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm

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