Soil fertility should be adjusted prior to planting blueberries, based on the recommendation from a soil test. Once the plants are installed, side-dress at bloom and six weeks later with 0.1 pound of ammonium sulfate per plant each time. Ammonium …
When should I start pruning my blueberry bushes in Louisiana?
After establishment, rabbiteye blueberries require little pruning until they reach about 6 to 8 feet in height. At this point, a cane renewal pruning program should be started. Remove one to three of the largest canes each winter at zero …
How do I attract bees to my blueberry bushes for pollination?
Although many insects may pollinate blueberries, the Southern Blueberry Bee is the most common pollinator.
A large, healthy blueberry plant produces thousands of “flower” buds every year. Up to 16 individual flowers may develop from each bud and every flower …
How many blueberries equal to one serving size?
The following chart gives the nutrition facts for a ½-cup serving of blueberries: www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/berries.html. MyPyramid recommendations for fruit consumption are in cups rather than servings. You can see how much fruit you should be consuming based on your age, …
How do I get my blueberries certified as organically raised blueberries?
The land where the blueberries are grown must be free of prohibited substances (no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, no synthetic fertilizers, and no genetically engineered crops) for at least 3 years prior to the first harvest of organic blueberries. …
Soils and Composting: Composting
Compost is often one of the least expensive and most readily available forms of organic matter for use in home gardens. Compost can be purchased at retail centers, picked up from local municipalities, or made by recycling yard wastes in Soils and Composting: Soil Testing
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Taking a soil sample.
Why Is Soil Testing Important?
Plants differ with respect …
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In simple terms, gardeners may think of soil improvement as making soil favorable …