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- Q.When Is The Best Time To Trim Blight From Blueberry Bushes. - it's harvest time for my berries, I don't want to cut out green berries or allow new infections to occur.When ...
- Q.Blueberry Plants - Hello, We have a few blueberry bushes and they don't look well. We tried to diagnose the problem ourselves but ...
- Q.How To Trim Blueberry Bushes (Duke Type) To Prepare For Winter? - I have a pair of one year old "Duke-type" blueberry plants. How to prune in fall?
- Q.What Color Shade Cloth Is Best For Blueberries? - I live in Reno NV and the temps are too high during the summer. So I'm thinking of using shade ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Blueberry Bush? - My blueberry bush has been not doing so well for a while. I have tried a few things, like fungicide, ...
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marilynwoodin on
July 27, 2022
Buffalo, NY 14222Q.When Is The Best Time To Trim Blight From Blueberry Bushes.
it's harvest time for my berries, I don't want to cut out green berries or allow new infections to occur.When do I trim for blight?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 27, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This really depends on the type of blight, but usually, as soon as you notice it! Just be sure to dispose of all material away from the plant.
Treating with a fungicide can help some types of infection, but not always.
These articles will offer more information:
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- Asked by
Lindavince on
August 24, 2023
Plymouth, 55447Q.Blueberry Plants
Hello, We have a few blueberry bushes and they don't look well. We tried to diagnose the problem ourselves but we're confused. One plant had red vein, another had green vein but red in-between veins and finally another one with brown edges that's drying up. This has been happening this entire year. We're wondering if there's a single kind of nutrients deficiency that could explain it all or is each blueberry plant having a different deficiency? Thanks for your help. Linda
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 24, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I would, first, check the pH and soil nutrient levels. Blueberries like it a little on the acidic side. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
If the soil remains moist, consistently, this could be an issue as well. There needs to be a little time to dry out between watering. You can check with your finger, down to a few inches, or a meter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
This collection of articles will help with the care of blueberries:
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September 11, 2023Q.How To Trim Blueberry Bushes (Duke Type) To Prepare For Winter?
I have a pair of one year old "Duke-type" blueberry plants. How to prune in fall?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 12, 2023
Certified ExpertA.You don't need to prune for winter. The best time to prune is in late winter while the bush is dormant. However, you can remove dead, diseased, or broken wood at any time. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.html
https://www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/factsheets/pruningblueberries.html
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/principles-of-pruning-the-highbush-blueberry
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/varieties-of-blueberry.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/care-of-blueberries-in-winter.htm
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December 1, 2023Q.What Color Shade Cloth Is Best For Blueberries?
I live in Reno NV and the temps are too high during the summer. So I'm thinking of using shade cloth 30% to protect them from the heat of the day. I read somewhere that different colors of shade cloth can effect the growth and health of the bush.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 2, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I couldn't find much research on colored shade cloths and blueberries, but this may help:
https://www.coverplas.com/assets/files/Use%20of%20Colored%20Shade%20Netting%20in%20Horticulture.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/shade-cover-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
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Mnturner on
March 12, 2024
Forsyth, GAQ.What Is Wrong With My Blueberry Bush?
My blueberry bush has been not doing so well for a while. I have tried a few things, like fungicide, watering it less, and adding plant food stake things that get inserted into the ground and deteriorate to feed the plant. Nothing seems to be working. I don't know what to do from here. I have enclosed a picture of the blueberry bush.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 13, 2024
Certified ExpertA.I would make sure to check the pH of the soil. Blueberries will appreciate an acidic soil, and will not tolerate what looks like neutral to alkaline red clay.
As well, blueberries are a cold weather species. Even in Tennessee, in my area, blueberries can be difficult due to the heat. You may want to consider partial shade in the afternoon.
Testing your soil will be necessary.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
This search page contains several articles that can help you with the care of blueberries:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?searchTerm=%22blueberries%22
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