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Q.Blueberry Dropped Flowers, No Berries; Green Leaves Not Smooth, Have Small Bumps.

Zone 10314 | kathi.kass1210 added on May 26, 2020 | Answered

Planted last fall, very healthy. Stems seem dry white/gray. Flowers were brown and dropped. Green leaves not smooth, have small bumps. Bumble bee stopped visiting-no more flowers.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 28, 2020

Without photos it will be hard to say, and unfortunately, your photos did not come through.

They require very specific conditions, so if these are not met then you will expect to see symptoms as you describe.

Usually, the most common issue is using fertilizers that contain nitrates. Blueberries cannot handle nitrates so they need fertilizers specific to blueberries. These will contain ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen source, instead.

These articles will help you to know how to care for blueberries:

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

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

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

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