• Register  |
  • LoginLogin
Close
Login
 
 
Register
 Advanced search
  • Search
  • Register
  • Login
  • JOIN!
  • View unanswered posts
  • View active topics
  • Gardening
Gardening Forum   FRUIT FORUMS  FRUIT FORUM

Blueberries




Post a new topic
Post a reply
2 posts • Page 1 of 1

Blueberries

Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:02 am

I'm currious what kind of fertilizer people use for their blueberries.
User avatar
Rogue11
Senior Member
 
Posts: 204
Joined: Mar 27 '11
Location: Orange County, California
Top

Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:08 pm

Blueberry plants don't need much fertilizer. But I've always used an acid fertilizer to help drop the pH a bit since blueberry plants like a pH of around 4 which is quite a bit lower than our just under 7. For the past couple of years I've started using an organic based fertilizer but still hit the plants with a bit of chemical fertilizer from time to time. In our area, where the sand get so dry during mid to late summer, water is a much more important factor for these shallow rooted plants. Blueberry plants are by far our number one rated small fruit for growing at home. The plants have almost no pests and are virtually care free other than light pruning every few years and watering between rains.
Eclectic gardening style, drawing from 45 years of interest and experience. Mostly plant in raised beds and containers primarily using intensive gardening techniques.
Alex
User avatar
hendi_alex
Super Green Thumb
 
Posts: 3571
Joined: Jul 6 '08
Location: Central Sand Hills South Carolina
Top

Please Share. Thank you!

 
 
Top


Post a reply
2 posts • Page 1 of 1

 

 

  •   Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post
  • Blueberries!
    in FRUIT FORUM
    11
    3330
    by Diane View the latest post
  • Well, I went and did it. Say hello to the blueberries... Attachment(s)
    in FRUIT FORUM
    3
    1132
    by Habanero View the latest post
  • Blueberries
    in FRUIT FORUM
    2
    1516
    by DoubleDogFarm View the latest post
  • Blueberries
    in FRUIT FORUM
    3
    1667
    by kgall View the latest post
Return to FRUIT FORUM
  • Delete all board cookies • All times are UTC
Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Copyright HelpfulGardener.com 2003-2018 all rights reserved.
All trademarks and copyrights held by respective owners.