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- Q.I Have A Dead Japanese Blueberry Trunk In My Garden, Can I Use It As Support For A Climber Or Should I Remove The Trunk And Stump - ? The Japanese Blueberry survived the last freeze; growing shoots from the base, however, it the shoots then turned brown ...
- Q.Please ID The Pest Responsible For The Blueberry Leaf Damage In Your Illustration - On your web page https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/how-to-control-blueberry-pests.htm, there's a picture of partially eaten blueberry leaves, but it doesn't match the descriptions of ...
- Q.Can I Put Any Kind Of Wood Chips On Blue Berry Plants Over Winter To Protect And Add Acid - My blue berries were very small this year, why?
- Q.Is It Ok To Overwinter Autumn-ordered Patriot Blueberry Plants And Plant Them In Spring? - I ordered a couple Patriot blueberry plants in august to plant in September. Is it ok to keep them as ...
- Q.Blueberries Bought This Summer @ Hardware Store – Can I Plant End Of October? Zone 6 - Blueberry Glaze by Bushel and Berry (homegrown berries) Vacccinium corymbosum hybrid Quantity : 1 plant / Size 1 YR #1 ...
- Q.Coffee Grounds For Blueberry Bushes - I keep seeing reference to used coffee grounds but you also discuss fresh versus washed coffee grounds. Do I brew ...
- Q.What Is The Best Variety Of Blueberry Bush For Southern Connecticut? - 1. I am taking over for a neglected church garden and want to add blueberries. Best variety? 2. we have ...
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July 27, 2024Q.I Have A Dead Japanese Blueberry Trunk In My Garden, Can I Use It As Support For A Climber Or Should I Remove The Trunk And Stump
? The Japanese Blueberry survived the last freeze; growing shoots from the base, however, it the shoots then turned brown a month ago and died (lack of water?). I have heard that i should remove the dead trunk and stump to keep termites away but is it really necessary? Arent there lots of termites in the garden anyway? I would like to use the trunk to grow a tacoma trumplet bush/vine up.
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GKH_Susan on
July 29, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can use it for a support but you might get more suckers from the trunk if any roots survived.
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August 19, 2024Q.Please ID The Pest Responsible For The Blueberry Leaf Damage In Your Illustration
On your web page https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/how-to-control-blueberry-pests.htm, there's a picture of partially eaten blueberry leaves, but it doesn't match the descriptions of damage by any of the listed pests (although it does match the damage to my blueberries). What caused that damage?
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GKH_Susan on
August 21, 2024
Certified ExpertA.I thought at first it was leaf miner damage, but after doing research, it may be Septoria leaf spot. The diseased spots may fall out. Here is more:
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/leaf-diseases-of-blueberry
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/treating-blueberries-with-septoria.htm
Since it was so difficult to find an authoritative reference with photos that look like this, you may want to verify the diagnosis with your local cooperative extension agent.
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September 11, 2024Q.Can I Put Any Kind Of Wood Chips On Blue Berry Plants Over Winter To Protect And Add Acid
My blue berries were very small this year, why?
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GKH_Susan on
September 11, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Pine wood chips will be more acidic.
Blueberries need acidic, well-draining soil with proper fertilization and pruning to grow well. They produce better and larger if you have more than one variety. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-chlorosis-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm
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October 30, 2024Q.Is It Ok To Overwinter Autumn-ordered Patriot Blueberry Plants And Plant Them In Spring?
I ordered a couple Patriot blueberry plants in august to plant in September. Is it ok to keep them as house plants over winter and plant them in spring? Also, I'm hoping to plant two of these in a raised bed 8' long x 3' wide x 2.5' deep. Do you see a problem with this? Thanks.
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GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can overwinter them in a garage or someplace that stays cool, but not below freezing. Only water about once a month so they don't get root rot.
My only concern about the raised bed is the fact that you are in zone 3 and Patriot blueberry bushes are rated to 3, so you are on the edge. Make sure the raised bed is in a sheltered location, i.e., out of cold winds, and you mulch them well.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/care-of-blueberries-in-winter.htm
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November 8, 2024Q.Blueberries Bought This Summer @ Hardware Store – Can I Plant End Of October? Zone 6
Blueberry Glaze by Bushel and Berry (homegrown berries) Vacccinium corymbosum hybrid Quantity : 1 plant / Size 1 YR #1 Grown from cultivated stock They are still in the package in my home. I think they are a “barerooted” plant. Can I plant now ? Still waiting on first frost. It’s been in the mid-70’s these past few weeks. What do you think, Fall, or can I keep it to plant in the Spring?
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GKH_Susan on
November 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.If it has been in the box without water since last summer it may have dried out. I suspect it was in the store since last spring given that the box says to plant in spring. Go ahead and plant it now in well draining, acidic soil. Blueberries need very acidic soil to grow well. If your soil is more alkaline, you might consider a container planting.
Be sure and mulch it well since it is being planted so late. I would cover it with a blanket during times this winter that are very frigid, or if in a container, move it to the garage when very cold weather is predicted. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/grow-blueberries-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/fall-blueberry-planting.htm
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January 3, 2025Q.Coffee Grounds For Blueberry Bushes
I keep seeing reference to used coffee grounds but you also discuss fresh versus washed coffee grounds. Do I brew a pot of coffee and use those grounds and are they considered fresh, or coffee grounds that have not been already been brewed for coffee?
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GKH_Susan on
January 3, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Coffee grounds that have not been brewed are fresh coffee grounds. Once they are brewed, they are used and are neutral in pH. A lot of people think adding used coffee grounds to soil will make it more acidic, but it won't. It will however, increase the organic matter in soil and improve drainage. However, it's best not to overdo. Too much added to soil can actually compact the soil.
The best use is to add used coffee grounds to the compost bin. In time it will increase the nitrogen in the compost.
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February 14, 2025Q.What Is The Best Variety Of Blueberry Bush For Southern Connecticut?
1. I am taking over for a neglected church garden and want to add blueberries. Best variety? 2. we have a 30ft neglected Anjou pear tree and unable to reach fruit. Can I cut it back to maybe 5 ft so that after a few years I can harvest low hanging fruit?
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GKH_Susan on
February 15, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Before planting blueberries be sure to take a soil test to see if the soil is acidic. If not, the soil will need to be amended to a pH range of 4.0 to 5.0.
These articles should help with varieties:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/varieties-of-blueberry.htm
You can prune your pear tree to make it easier to harvest fruit. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/rejuvenating-old-fruit-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/care-for-a-danjou-pear-tree.htm
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