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- Q.Why Do My Blueberries Still Have The Flowers Hanging On Them After They Are Ripe? - Our blueberry crop is ruined this year.The flowers did not drop off, and almost every berry is that way. The ...
- Q.What General Type Of Blueberry Plant Is A “BlueJay”? - Last year I bought a "BlueJay" blueberry bush from a large local plant nursery on Cape Cod, MA. This year ...
- Q.Do Blueberry Bushes Make A Good Hedge For Landscaping? How Far Apart Should They Be Planted? - The leach field for our septic system is under the front lawn. It is marked by a pipe sticking out ...
- Q.When Can I Transplant My Stratified Blueberry Seeds To A Pot? - I stratified my seeds in the refrigerator for 3+ months and they are starting to germinate. When should I transfer ...
- Q.Will Cornmeal With Gluten Damage Blueberry Bushes? - We have about 1100 plants, trying to find a product to help control the weeds and not damage the blueberry ...
- Q.Why Are My Blueberries Very Bitter And Small This Year? Previous Years The Have Been Plump And Juicy - I have 2 bushes in pots of eracacious soil
- Q.What’s Happening To My Blueberry? - I am seeing yellowing marks appear all over the leaves of my blueberry plant. I bought it in an outdoor ...
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Anonymous on
June 29, 2020Q.Why do my blueberries still have the flowers hanging on them after they are ripe?
Our blueberry crop is ruined this year.The flowers did not drop off, and almost every berry is that way. The flowers are still hanging on and if it has fallen off, there is a short spike left in the center of the berry. we have ended up just throwing them out.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I haven't seen anything similar in my research, but a soil test might be in order to determine if there is a mineral deficiency. Visit with your local extension agent and see if anyone else in the area is experiencing this odd blueberry behavior, too.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 2, 2020Q.What general type of blueberry plant is a “BlueJay”?
Last year I bought a "BlueJay" blueberry bush from a large local plant nursery on Cape Cod, MA. This year it has produced no fruit so far. This year the nursery told me mine had not started fruit because it needed a 2nd bush, preferably of a different cultivar, in order to be pollinated. So yesterday I bought a 2nd cultivar from this nursery that they verbally identified as a "BlueRay." I looked at your website to determine whether the 2 types I now have are compatible for cross-pollination. I don't see any "BlueJay" type on any of your lists. Please explain. And also, please tell me what the best varieties would be for cross pollinating each of them. Feel free to phone me at 617-877-5660. Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The Blue Jay is a highbush blueberry. Here's an article about highbush blueberries that will be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/highbush-blueberry-plant-care-grow-highbush-blueberry-plants.htm
You may need to contact your local extension service for info on the best candidates for cross pollination in your area.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Lewis on
July 18, 2020
12541Q.Do Blueberry Bushes Make A Good Hedge For Landscaping? How Far Apart Should They Be Planted?
The leach field for our septic system is under the front lawn. It is marked by a pipe sticking out of the ground. The contractor suggested planting shrubs to hide it. A short hedge would work well in that area, was thinking that blueberries might be a good idea.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.In this case, near a leech field, I would not recommend it. You don't want to consume anything that grows near one, since the roots have a chance to contact some pretty nasty bacteria. Even a small chance should be avoided. Besides that, blueberries have such specific soil needs that they will probably not do well unless you amend the soil, constantly, in their favor.
I would recommend something that it easy care and something that you will not consume.
Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-privacy-hedges.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/planting-zone-5-shrubs.htm
I highly discourage planting something that you intend to consume in this area, but should you still choose to attempt blueberries, these articles will help:
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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm
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Marcela Muro on
July 22, 2020
91730Q.When Can I Transplant My Stratified Blueberry Seeds To A Pot?
I stratified my seeds in the refrigerator for 3+ months and they are starting to germinate. When should I transfer them to a pot? Should I do it immediately or is there a length the germination should be before I transfer? What kind of soil?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Doing so, now, will prevent roots from tangling and breaking from transplant. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-seed-planting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/transplanting-blueberry-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2020Q.Will Cornmeal with gluten damage blueberry bushes?
We have about 1100 plants, trying to find a product to help control the weeds and not damage the blueberry plants. Thanks for your help
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The article below says corn gluten meal is not effective in weed control but the nitrogen did green up the grass and weeds.
Since you have so many plants at stake, I would advise a talk with your local ag extension agent. Here is how to contact them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=18832&radius=20&services_search_action=search&submit=SearchWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 2, 2020Q.Why are my blueberries very bitter and small this year? Previous years the have been plump and juicy
I have 2 bushes in pots of eracacious soil
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/sweeten-sour-blueberries.htm
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Gardenerpugab on
November 1, 2020Q.What’s Happening To My Blueberry?
I am seeing yellowing marks appear all over the leaves of my blueberry plant. I bought it in an outdoor market a some weeks ago. As far as I could see it contained a mix of peat moss, rice husks and normal compost. Apparently they kept it outside most of the time. Since there’s a bunch of bad mosquitoes near my house, I decided to keep it inside, close to a window with a lot of light. So far, I’ve only added organic compost, but I think it didn’t contain worms really, it was small quantity. Also, some generic potting mix and, lastly, organic apple vinegar which someone recommended for blueberries. Now I’m putting some used coffee grounds as I’m worried this may be due lack of nutrients. Any help would be appreciated.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is more likely a lack of light! They need full sun, and horticultural lighting will be necessary in combination with window lighting.
Apart from this, blueberry care in container is quite involved. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/berries/berries-growing-container.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/grow-blueberries-in-pots.htm
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