Blueberries
Blueberries are some of the juiciest cropping shrubs you can grow. These well-loved superfruits also pack a mighty nutritional punch – but that doesn’t mean they have to be hard to handle! Our expert tips show you how to plant smart so you can get the most from these acid-loving edibles.
Blueberries
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Blueberry Stem Blight Info – Managing Stem Blight On A Blueberry Bush
Stem blight on blueberries is a significant disease that is most prevalent in the southeastern United States. The following blueberry stem blight info contains facts about symptoms, transmittance, and treating blueberry stem blight in the garden. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Bilberry Plant Information: Learn About Bilberry Cultivation And Care
No, bilberry is not a character in Lord of the Rings. So what is a bilberry? It's a native shrub that produces round, blue berries that look like blueberries. However, wild bilberries have far more nutrients than cultivated blueberries. Learn more in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Blueberries Aren’t Ripening: What To Do When Blueberries Won’t Ripen
You've planted some blueberries and are anxiously awaiting your first harvest, but the blueberry fruit will not ripen. Why are your blueberries not ripening?
By Amy Grant
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Blueberry Bud Mite Damage – How To Control Blueberry Bud Mites
While it's more than worth it to grow your own, cultivating blueberries is not without its share of pitfalls. Amongst the disasters that might befall your plants is blueberry bud mite. What are blueberry bud mites and how can you control them? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Stem Canker On Blueberry Bushes – Tips On Treating Blueberry Stem Canker
If you see stem cankers on blueberry bushes, you may panic. There are currently no effective blueberry stem canker treatments available in commerce, but you can take steps to manage the problem. Click here for information about botryosphaeria stem canker.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Lowbush Blueberry – How To Grow Lowbush Blueberries
Although lowbush blueberries are typically found growing in the wild or on farms in a few U.S. states and Canadian provinces, it is also possible to grow them in a home garden. That is if you can provide the specialized growing conditions they need. Learn about them here.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Growing Blueberry Bushes In The Home Garden
Many gardeners are wondering about growing blueberry bushes in their garden. Planting blueberry bushes in your garden is possible with a little preparation. Read this article to learn more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Treating Mummy Berry Of Blueberries: What Causes Blueberry Mummy Berry Disease
With all that they do for us, it is important to keep our blueberry plants healthy and productive. In this article, we will discuss a common disorder of blueberry known as blueberry mummy berry. Learn what causes blueberry mummy berry and how to control it.
By Darcy Larum
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Blueberry Plant Protection: How To Protect Blueberry Plants From Birds
If you grow blueberries in your yard, chances are you have had to battle the birds to get your share of the bounty. It's time to take back your blueberry bushes by protecting the blueberry plants from the birds. The article that follows will help with that.
By Amy Grant
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Fall Blueberry Bush Planting Guide
Learn all the details about planting a blueberry bush in the fall season.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Blueberry Mummy Berry – What To Do About Mummified Blueberries
Mummified blueberries are not Halloween party favors, but are actually signs of one of the most destructive diseases affecting blueberries. The following article contains blueberry mummy berry info regarding blueberries with mummified berries.
By Amy Grant
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Septoria Leaf Spot Control: Treating Blueberries With Septoria Leaf Spot
Although septoria leaf spot of blueberries isn't always fatal, it can weaken plants so severely that they are unable to bear fruit. You probably won't be able to completely eradicate the disease, but control is possible if you catch it early enough. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Blueberry Botrytis Blight Treatment – Learn About Botrytis Blight In Blueberries
Also known as blueberry blossom blight, botrytis blight is caused by a fungus known as Botrytis cinerea. Although eradicating blueberry bloom blight is unlikely, you can take steps to manage the spread. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Highbush Vs. Lowbush Blueberry Bushes – What Are Highbush And Lowbush Blueberries
If you decide to grow blueberries, the differences between lowbush and highbush blueberry varieties becomes important. What are highbush and lowbush blueberries? Click this article for information on highbush vs. lowbush blueberry crops.
By Teo Spengler
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Grainy Tasting Blueberries: What To Do When Blueberry Plants Are Grainy Inside
Occasionally, the fruit from blueberry plants is grainy on the inside. This may be a cultural, environmental, varietal, or disease-related issue. Read this article to learn more and find out how to fix the problem.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pest Damage On Blueberries – How To Control Blueberry Pests
Blueberries are delicious to us and, unfortunately, a host of insect pests think so too. Learn about common pests on blueberries and how to treat them here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Camellia Blueberry Variety: What Is A Camellia Blueberry Bush
Grow Camellia blueberry plants for bigger berries with a delicious aroma and heat tolerance. For more information, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant