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Planting Blueberries & Growing Blueberries

April 22, 2011 - GrowOrganic

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Want your blueberry bush to be strong and fruitful? Prune it according to these guidelines. The best time to prune your blueberry is in late winter, before it sets blossoms. NEW PLANT * Snip off any old, spindly growth. You want all the energy to go into the new growth. * Pick off blossoms the first spring, to conserve the plant’s energy. TWO YEARS IN YOUR GARDEN Institute good, regular pruning practices: * Cut off dead branches (as soon as you see them) * Cut off and discard diseased branches…

Growing blueberries in containers

Good news! It’s easy to grow blueberries in containers on your deck or patio. That’s a boon for small-space gardeners—and it’s fun to have the berries to pick at the outdoor breakfast table even when you have a blueberry hedge elsewhere in your yard. Blueberries are at the top of the health-boosting hit parade and they’re popular with all ages. And species! Your dog may “pick” the ripe berries if you don’t watch out. VARIETIES THAT WILL LIVE HAPPILY…

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