Bob Danka for the USDA/ARS explains the importance of bees for blueberry pollination. Click on the image to start the video.
Read this article — The Flight of Bumble Bees: Why Are They Disappearing? — for more information.…
Bare Root Blueberry Plants v. Container Blueberry Plants (Video)
In this video, David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter explains the difference in obtaining and planting bare root blueberry plants and containerized blueberry plants.
Contacts:
David Himelrick, LSU AgCenter
Craig Gautreaux, LSU AgCenter…
World's Blueberries Protected in Unique, Living Collection
Familiar blueberries and their lesser-known wild relatives are safeguarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and curators at America’s official blueberry gene bank. The plants, collected from throughout the United States and more than two dozen foreign countries, are …
Mitigating Mummy Berry Disease of Blueberry
Mummy berry disease of blueberry.
Photo courtesy of NCSU
Cooperative Extension Service
Photo courtesy of NCSU
Cooperative Extension Service
Blueberries may be nutritional powerhouses, but some types are no match for the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, which causes “mummy berry” disease.
Fortunately, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists …
Cold Damage Associated with Blueberries in the Southeast
Cold-injured blueberry stems develop a characteristic dead, hook-shaped tip.By Dr. Elina Coneva, Auburn University
The following article is prepared based on a synopsis of information provided by Dr. Phil Brannen (UGA), Dr. Gerard Krewer (UGA Professor Emeritus)…
Effect of Mulches on the Establishment of Organically Grown Blueberries in Georgia
Learning lesson for organic blueberry production in Georgia.
This self-directed course teaches about using mulch in organic blueberry production in Georgia. It addresses primary problems including; insect control, disease control and weed control, as well as, fertilizers used at the …
Blueberry Farms of the Future
Self-directed course that gives a glimpse of what future blueberry farms will look like and some of the issues producers will face.
This self-directed course gives a glimpse of what future blueberry farms will look like and some of the …
Establishing Blueberries in Southern Georgia
This course that provides information on: types of blueberries grown in Georgia, Rabbiteye blueberry requirements, Southern highbush blueberry requirements, soil drainage and freeze protection considerations.
To access the lesson, click here.
Contact: Gerard Krewer at 229.392.1388…
Yadkin: Rabbiteye Blueberry Variety
- Chilling requirement: 500 hours to 600 hours.
- Ripening period: Ripens in Mississippi, late June to late July.
- Plant yield, vigor and growth habits: Plants are moderately vigorous, productive and have a semi-upright growth habit.
- Berry qualities: Berries are medium
How Many Blueberry Plants Are Needed? (Video)
Now that you’ve decided which blueberry varieties you want to plant, how many blueberry bushes should you order? David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter says it’s a question of how much you like blueberries. Watch this video and find out …