Blueberries grow as bushes with different heights. The leaves are small and green. If the foliage turns yellow during the growing season, you should investigate the cause and take countermeasures.
What to do if the blueberry shows yellow leaves?
If the blueberry shows yellow leaves, the supply of nutrients is not correct. If the soil is too calcareous, you should replace thesoilIf the yellowing can be attributed to over-fertilization,stopFertilizeimmediately
What are the causes of yellow leaves on blueberries?
The cause of yellow leaves on blueberries lies in the soil. If it is too calcareous, the roots cannot absorbvital nutrients, including iron,The symptoms of an iron deficiency are yellow leaves with green veins. If the blueberry lacks other nutrients such as boron, magnesium or nitrogen, it also turns yellow (chlorosis). If the blueberry bush turns yellow in late summer or autumn, it is a natural phenomenon, as the cultivated blueberry belongs to the deciduous plants.
How do I help a blueberry with yellow leaves?
To help the blueberry, you must supply the bush with themissing nutrients or make them accessibleBefore you get to work, however, you should reconsider your current fertilization strategy.
If you have fertilized the blueberries too often or with blue grain, s alts in the soil will prevent nutrient absorption. In this case, stop fertilizing so that the shrub is not further over-fertilized. If you can rule out over-fertilization, you should check the pH value of the soil. Cultivated blueberries prefer a slightly acidic substrate.
How do I prevent yellow leaves on blueberries?
To prevent yellow leaves on the blueberry, you should pay attention to thesoil quality The pH value should be between 4.5 and 5.0. The blueberry doesn't like lime in the soil at all. That's why you shouldn't use hard water for watering. Fertilization is carried out twice a year, for example with coffee grounds.
Tip
Blueberry varieties with yellow leaves
Although the blueberry bush has green leaves, there are also varieties such as “Yellowberry” that have yellow foliage. If you have planted a yellow-leaved cultivated blueberry, the yellowing of the leaves is part of the natural appearance of the plant.
