The American blueberry, or rather the highbush blueberry, is a popular fruit that we eat all summer long. Perfectly sweet, it is absolutely delicious and healthy, as it contains many valuable ingredients and minerals. It also contains antioxidants that are beneficial to health. To enjoy its taste whenever you want, it is worth planting it in the garden.
Where to plant blueberries in the garden? The right position is half the battle
Blueberry fruits are small, round and dark blue in color. They ripen from July to September. They contain B vitamins, vitamin A, E, D, C, K, folic acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium and many other valuable nutrients. No wonder they are called a real vitamin bomb. Since its cultivation is not the most difficult, it is worth having it in. What should you pay attention to so that it bends under the fruit? First of all, choose for her sunny position, with acidic soil (pH even 3.5-5). Just providing these conditions will make the harvest much sweeter.
What does a blueberry need? Remember this and it will be full of fruit
An important issue in growing blueberries is watering. Since the shrub prefers relatively moist soil, this cannot be forgotten, especially during hot weather, but also flowering and fruit set. This is when they require even more water. Otherwise, the crop may be sour. When it starts to bloom, and right after it stops, don’t forget to feed it with appropriate fertilizer, preferably one that acidifies the soil and has a low nitrogen content. Thanks to this, it will bear fruit abundantly and, above all, sweetly.
Where to plant blueberries in the garden? Where to plant blueberries in the garden? Photo unsplash.com / Alex Unshakoff
What is the best fertilizer for blueberries? You can make it yourself
You can nourish blueberries with preparations intended for them, which can be found in any gardening store, or with a home-made mixture. To make it, you need about 5 g of citric acid and 5 liters of water. Pour some liquid into a glass, thoroughly dissolve the powder in it, add an incomplete spoon of fresh juice, then pour it all into the rest of the water. Use it right away. During flowering, you can repeat the treatment even every two weeks. You can be sure that the bush will be full of juicy and sweet fruit. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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