In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

In article ,
lid (Rodger Whitlock) wrote:

they are self-sterile.
Only partially so, I believe

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

In message , Rodger Whitlock
writes
On 29 Feb 2004 07:56:11 -0800, OrangeMan wrote:

as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the
position on growing ?

Highly acid soil (pH around 4.0), never dry, at least two
cultivars since they are self-sterile.

And they seem to do better with some summer warmth; otherwise the
berries tend to tartness rather than sweetness.


Can't agree about needing two cultivars. Mine are the same, though I
don't know which one it is, and they produce fruit freely.
--
Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias

In article ,
lid (Rodger Whitlock) wrote:

they are self-sterile.
Only partially so, I believe

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

In message , Rodger Whitlock
writes
On 29 Feb 2004 07:56:11 -0800, OrangeMan wrote:

as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the
position on growing ?

Highly acid soil (pH around 4.0), never dry, at least two
cultivars since they are self-sterile.

And they seem to do better with some summer warmth; otherwise the
berries tend to tartness rather than sweetness.


Can't agree about needing two cultivars. Mine are the same, though I
don't know which one it is, and they produce fruit freely.
--
Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias

I have 3 different varieties.one is a small shrub grows to about 24 inches
high and about 36 inches wide, the fruit is very sweet and tasty. This one
was bought from a mail order company. Both of the others came from a garden
centre and are much taller up to 5' at 3 years old, they have very little
flavour although the fruits as a little bigger, even the kids wont eat them.


"Chris French and Helen Johnson" wrote
in message ...
In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position
on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

I have 3 different varieties.one is a small shrub grows to about 24 inches
high and about 36 inches wide, the fruit is very sweet and tasty. This one
was bought from a mail order company. Both of the others came from a garden
centre and are much taller up to 5' at 3 years old, they have very little
flavour although the fruits as a little bigger, even the kids wont eat them.


"Chris French and Helen Johnson" wrote
in message ...
In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position
on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

I have 3 different varieties.one is a small shrub grows to about 24 inches
high and about 36 inches wide, the fruit is very sweet and tasty. This one
was bought from a mail order company. Both of the others came from a garden
centre and are much taller up to 5' at 3 years old, they have very little
flavour although the fruits as a little bigger, even the kids wont eat them.


"Chris French and Helen Johnson" wrote
in message ...
In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position
on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

I have 3 different varieties.one is a small shrub grows to about 24 inches
high and about 36 inches wide, the fruit is very sweet and tasty. This one
was bought from a mail order company. Both of the others came from a garden
centre and are much taller up to 5' at 3 years old, they have very little
flavour although the fruits as a little bigger, even the kids wont eat them.


"Chris French and Helen Johnson" wrote
in message ...
In message , nambucca
writes

"OrangeMan" wrote in message
. com...
as we see they have been declared as superfoods , so whats the position
on
growing ?

They will only grow in acid soil
I have tried growing them in pots of ericacous compost to no avail

We have two growing in large pots of Ericacous compost that are quite
happy. I stand them in large saucers to keep their feet wet as they like
it damp.
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html