Originally Posted by Jeff Taylor

Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:

The residual chlorine in the tap water should not cause a problem with
Blueberries or AFAIK with any other plants.
If your tap water is hard (calcium and magnesium minerals) then it is
advisable to use soft water (rain water)--if you haven't got enough then I
can send you some:-)



I've had a couple of blueberry plants growing in 15-inch containers for
about 8 years now.
Can't remember the variety now unfortunately but they're self-fertile.
They were planted in ericaceous compost but have only ever been watered
straight from the hose (apart from the rain!)
We do have soft water here though.
Every year I've had a huge crop.

Note to self: must give them some ericaceous feed this year :-)

Jeff
NE England