Jo wrote:
:: Hi all,
::
:: my 6-year old daughter has discovered a taste for blueberies -
:: ideal for her mid-morning snack at school and highly nutritious.
:: I love 'em too. Just wondered if anyone has had any success in
:: growing their own as they're so expensive to buy. If so, what's
:: the best way to go about it?
::
:: Jo
Google brought up these:
{some basic care info}
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile...berry_care.asp
{supplier of plants}
http://www.chrisbowers.co.uk/blueberries.asp
And:
http://www.suffolkblues.co.uk/
They certainly seem to require a very acidic soil, so your first port of
call would be to get a soil testing kit and see if your soil is suitably
acidic.
HTH