I was thinking of planting blueberries across the front of my yard to create a bit of a barrier. It's a high traffic area and a fence was too expensive and a bit impractical. I know that the plants have to be about 4 feet apart. Is there something that would go nicely between them to fill in the barrier? I much prefer landscaping with edibles to merely decorative plants.
Blueberries do well with many companion plants. I actually have parsley planted between my 4 bushes. Rhubarb would look great along side blueberry bushes as well and they enjoy the same soil type. I've attached a great link about edible companion planting. Hope this helps.
My bushes bloom and berries turn white, and stay white forever. Only one berry turned blue last year. I have plenty of berries but none to pick. Please advise.
You may be growing a late variety.
Make sure the plants are getting plenty of full sun and even watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/tips-on-harvesting-blueberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/ethylene-gas-information.htm
My name is Sanahin Tikranian and I live in Iran. I was looking for some information regarding producing blueberry. I have been thinking of producing blueberry for a few years and now I have made my mind to do so. I have ordered around 1500 bushes of blueberry but I have some problems in choosing the right place to grow them. I was hoping you, as an expert in this area, could help me. Here are some of my questions: 1. What are the most important criteria in site selection (for the farm)? 2. On average, how many sunny days are required and, in general, what kind of climate is required for producing blueberries? 3. In what altitude should the farm be located? 4. What is the minimum temperature that berries can tolerate? I will appreciate it a lot if you could help me and share this information with me.
Here are links with more information for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
I have two blueberry plants. Both look healthy and growing rapidly. The one is sprouting delicious blueberries every day. Although the other plant has many sprouted berries, they are green and not ripening. The plants are side by side with plenty of light.
Blueberries need full sun for fruit to ripen, even as much as 12 hours of sunlight is great for producing and ripening good Blueberries.
Refresh yourself on the care requirements in the links below and if you continue to have issues with your plants, a soil test will help you determine if soil nutrients are needed.
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/grainy-tasting-blueberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/sweeten-sour-blueberries.htm
What to if you over fertilize blueberries and the show a burned look on the leaves? I used fish emulsion and nitrogen liquid.
This article will help you address the problem.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-burn-in-gardens.htm
My soil is a lot of clay ...Western NC. Can I use chipped wood about 7 months old to acidify/amend the soil?
You can use the hardwood chips to top mulch and over time it will work down into the soil.
Here is some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm
Washington a state. How can I control blueberry maggots? Can I spray?
Here is a link with information on the control of Blueberry Maggots.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/maggots-in-blueberries.htm