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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 15, 2019
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    Blueberries are sensitive to soil type. This can be easily corrected, though. Make sure you use a fertilizer specifically designed for blueberries. This will keep the soil conditioned to the requirements needed. If the soil remains too alkaline, then iron sulfate may be needed to bring the pH down more.

    Blueberries will not do well in neutral to alkaline soil, so this will just take some time to recover and start to grow normally again.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 14, 2020
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    Most of the plastics that are common, now, are PET or other materials that are considered safe (non-leaching).

    As long as you use soil, and fertilizers that are meant for blueberries, I would say that you will be best growing them in the cans. You will still need drainage holes to allow any extra water to leave the container.

    Here is an article that will help you to grow blueberries in container:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/grow-blueberries-in-pots.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 6, 2020
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    First thing, I think it is in too large a pot for such as small bush. That causes too much moisture and root rot. Plus, blueberries don't need all the additives you are giving it. I would replant in a pot that is just one size larger than the rootball. Also, make sure your soil is acidic. Then stop all the feeding.

    Here is more care for your blueberry bush:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    January 21, 2021
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    Northern highbush won't do well in that hot climate. A Southern highbush or rabbiteye would be better. If you want to try, here are instructions for the northern highbush but I think I would find them a new home.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/highbush-blueberry-plant-care-grow-highbush-blueberry-plants.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    July 18, 2023
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