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Old 15-06-2014, 10:29 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Fran Farmer wrote:

Does anyone here grow blueberries? If so, what sort of conditions do
they like please?


Seriously acid, good sun, don't feed too heavily (they burn easily from
overly fresh compost, fertilizer, etc.)

In the 43-45N latitude belt and northeast portion of the US, anyway, the
major truly natural habitat is up above treeline on mountains, where
they are essentially growing in little pockets of soil formed in largely
exposed rocks, and have no shading from trees. They are also found under
acid-loving trees (pine, oak etc.), but rarely fruit there unless one
comes down and makes a hole for some sun to get on them, or a forest
fire takes many trees out.

The commercial barrens are more of a lowland/boggy environment, again
with few trees (thus, "barrens") and have been managed (primarily with
fire) for several thousand years.

I keep mine mulched with pine needles, and occasionally toss some sulfur
on there to help maintain the low pH. You may need to give them a bit
more water than your tarragon to keep them happy if your area is as dry
as I think it is from your postings.

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