Experts tell us weed control is one of the greatest challenges when establishing a new blueberry planting. Weeds compete with blueberry plants for essential water, nutrients and sunlight. Weeds also decrease harvesting efficiency and interfere with maintenance operations. Effective weed …
Amount of Liquid Nitrogen for Blueberry Fertilization Table
| Age of Plant | Pounds of actual N/acre annually | Pounds of actual N/acre/week | 10% (N in fertilizer) | 15% (N in fertilizer) | 20% (N in fertilizer) | 25% (N in fertilizer) | 30% (N in fertilizer) | 35% (N in fertilizer) |
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Bye-Bye Birdie: Repelling Birds from Fruit Plantings
Birds are wonderful creatures that fill the morning air with song, eat many insects that affect our crops and our health, and usually enhance our quality of life. But, according to a report by Marvin Pritts of Cornell University, bird …
Soils and Composting: Soil Testing
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Soils and Composting | Soil Testing | Soil Type | Soil Improvement | Composting |
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Taking a soil sample.
Why Is Soil Testing Important?
Plants differ with respect …