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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 27, 2011
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    Generally, you want at least 1 plant of 2 different varieties for best pollination. It's not absolutely necessary though, if you'll be happy with a handful or two of berries. And there are some varieties that do well without another plant nearby.

    As far as caring for it during the winter, you need to keep it in an unheated garage with just a bit of watering and it doesn't need light. You want to keep it as cold as possible without freezing. If there is likelihood of freezing temperatures, just simply cover the plant with an overturned box. These plants go dormant in winter, so do not expect any fruiting.

    Once spring returns, you can give it a dose of fertilizer. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 15, 2011
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    Blueberries are naturally hardy, but the roots may still require some protection during winter by wrapping the container in blankets, bubble wrap, or quilt batting. Alternatively, you could sink the container in the ground over winter by digging a large enough hole to accommodate the container (up to its rim or a couple inches). As long as the roots are protected, they should live through the winter just fine.

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    isamitre on
    October 15, 2011
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    I think you do not need to bring it in. It's sopposed to lose all it's leaves and fruit and have bare branches. Next spring it will regrow the leaves and fruit

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    Nikki on
    October 31, 2011
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    Yes, they can be overwintered in a garage or similar unheated structure. You will need to water 1-2 times a month while they are dormant.

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    Nikki on
    April 2, 2012
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    Yes, blueberry plants can be grown in pots. Their care is the same as for those grown in ground with the exception of needing more water. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/berries/berries-growing-container.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 17, 2012
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    It may be a fungus. Treat the plant with a fungicide to take care of any potential fungi that may be affecting the plant.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 6, 2012
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    It could have been a watering issue. Container grown fruit needs watering daily (twice in hot weather), especially during fruiting. This article will provide info on growing berries in containers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/berries/berries-growing-container.htm

    You may also choose to plant the blueberry bush in the ground. This article will help with that, as well as its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm

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  • Answered by
    JenJM on
    August 6, 2012
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    In regard to missing blueberries, put a black net over the bushes. Birds love blueberries!!

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    Nikki on
    September 13, 2012
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    Blueberries are naturally hardy, but the roots may still require some protection during winter by wrapping the container in blankets, bubble wrap, quilt batting, or simply cover each plant with a cardboard box in the likelihood of freezing temps. As long as the roots are protected, they should live through the winter just fine. You will also need to water 1-2 times a month while they are dormant unless they receive moisture from rain/snow.

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