Blueberries are tasty fruits from the heather family (Ericaceae). In Germany, the shrubs are grown, among other places, in the Lüneburg Heath, in Brandenburg and in Central Baden.
What is difference between blueberries and blueberries?
There isno difference between blueberries and blueberries. There are two names for one and the same berry.
How to distinguish blueberries from blueberries?
Since it is a type of berry, blueberriescannot be distinguishedfrom blueberries. Depending on the region,different names are used. Other names include:
- Blackberry
- Blackberry
- Cranberry
- Hayberry
- Wildberry
- Bickberry
The blueberry plant genus is botanically called Vaccinium.
Is there a difference between cultivated and wild blueberries?
Cultivated and wild blueberries areeasy to distinguish, as the cultivated blueberry, in contrast to the wild blueberry, has a whiteflesh. In addition, the tongue and teeth do not turn blue when the fruits are eaten raw. In terms of origin, it should be said that the wild blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is native to us, while the cultivated blueberries are varieties of the American blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and its are relatives.
What blueberries can you grow in the garden?
cultivated blueberry varieties are usually offered for the garden. However, these are not imports from North America, but rather plants grown here. Wild blueberries are rarely available for planting in garden beds because they place high demands on the soil.
Tip
Blueberries for the balcony
Cultivated blueberries are also available for cultivation in containers on the balcony or terrace. Depending on your space, you can choose between compact growing and medium-high varieties. Plant the blueberry in rhododendron soil and place it in a heavy pot.
