Blueberries, also known as blueberries or blackberries, are now one of the most popular berry bushes in the garden. The plants are considered easy to care for, but place special demands on the soil.
What do I have to pay attention to when growing blueberries?
When growing cultivated blueberries, thesoilplays adecisive role An air-permeable, humus-rich garden soil with a pH value between 4, 0 and 5, 0. Since these conditions are usually not present naturally, the soil must be prepared.
Which blueberry is suitable for growing in the garden?
Blueberries for the home garden areCultivated blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum). There are around 100 different varieties. Which one you choose is up to you. As a rule, however, criteria such as growth habit, width and height make the decision easier.
What requirements does the blueberry have in terms of soil and location?
Cultivated blueberries need asunny locationand a slightlyacidic garden soil. The blueberry does not tolerate calcareous soils. Therefore, the planting hole must be filled with soil tailored to the needs of the blueberry.
Which soil is optimal for growing blueberries?
The easiest way to plant blueberries is inRhododendron soil. If you don't want to use this special soil for ecological reasons, you can also use peat-reduced alternatives for cultivated blueberries.
Mixture of spruce sawdust substrate
Mix the spruce sawdust substrate with
- 50 grams of elementary sulfur
- 150 grams of horn shavings
- 150 g organic mixed fertilizer
Sawdust-peat mixture
- Mix sawdust and peat in a 50:50 ratio.
- Add 150 g each of horn shavings and organic mixed fertilizer
Tip
For drainage, place an approx. 15 cm thick layer of softwood chips on the bottom of the planting hole.
Tip
Increase harvest by combining different cultivated blueberries
Cultivated blueberries are self-pollinating. Nevertheless, it is advisable to grow different varieties as the yield can be increased through cross-pollination. This can also extend the harvest time.
