Blueberries from your own garden taste delicious and aromatic. Modern varieties of cultivated blueberries do not necessarily have to be planted out, as they also thrive in containers. That's why the question arises as to whether growing in raised beds also works.
Can blueberries be grown in raised beds?
Blueberries suitable forgrowing in raised beds. In order for the bushes to thrive, you should plant the blueberries in slightly acidic soil such as rhododendron soil. You should also only water the berry bushes with lime-free water.
Which types of blueberries are suitable for raised beds?
Many varieties of cultivated blueberries are suitable for planting in raised bedsIn addition to yield and berry size, you should pay attention to the height of the bushes. For a high raised bed, we recommend varieties whose maximum height is less than one meter, such as Brazelberry. If the bed is not too high, you can also choose cultivated blueberries that grow one to two meters high.
What soil do blueberries need in raised beds?
Prefer blueberries in the garden or raised beda slightly acidic environment. That's why it's an advantage if you prepare the bed for blueberry bushes as follows:
- Fill the raised bed about a quarter full with bark mulch
- Place a layer of dried leaves and pine needles on top
- add rhododendron soil to the raised bed as the top layer
Can I mix blueberry varieties in the raised bed?
With thecombinationof differentblueberry varieties, you can increase theyieldof the blue berries. Cultivated blueberries are self-fruitful, but cross-pollination by insects promotes fruit formation. It also has a positive effect on the size of the berries. It is important that when mixing the varieties you make sure that each bush gets enough light.
Tip
Raised bed as an alternative for unsuitable soil conditions
Since the soil is the linchpin for the development of the bushes in the garden for blueberries, it has to be replaced often. If the soil conditions are unsuitable, you can avoid this by growing the cultivated blueberries in raised beds.
