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Old 19-10-2012, 08:05 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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On Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:45:50 PM UTC-6, songbird wrote:
Moppet wrote:



I have one blueberry plant which is planted in the top of a planter


containing strawberry plants. Each year it gets a reasonable amount of


blueberries but they don't ripen. Any ideas why?




likely needs more sun.



might do ok if you take some of the berries

off so the rest can ripen.



might need added nutrients P and K.



might need more room.



might be the wrong variety for that location.

songbird


Probably needs some acid in the soil...a dilute vinegar solution wouldn't hurt.