Blueberry Bushes
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
by Dennis Sons
tn nursery
Blueberry bushes not only provide fresh fruit but also can be used as a source of fall color in a backyard planting. Blueberries are relatively easy to grow, provide about eight quarts of berries per bush at maturity, and the fruits are versatile and high in vitamin C.
There are several blueberry varieties that are suitable for Massachusetts. Especially cold areas, like regions of Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire counties, should not be planted to the earliest or latest-ripening varieties. Midseason varieties are more suited to these areas. Purchase two-year-old plants from a reputable nursery. Plants this size is easy to handle become established quickly and bear fruit within a year or two after planting. Recommended blueberry varieties include: Early - Earl blue, Bluetta, Collins, Blue ray, Midseason - Blue crop, Berkeley, Darrow, Herbert and the Late - Jersey, Coville, Late blue
Blueberry plants are shallow rooted and require soils that hold moisture well, but are also well-drained. Dry, sandy soils and heavy wet soils can be improved by adding a source of organic matter such as peat moss, well-rotted manure, compost, aged sawdust, or leaf mold. Blueberries grow best in soils with a pH range of 4.6 to 4.8 but should do well in soils with a pH ranging from 4.0 to 5.2. An area where plants like laurel, huckleberry, wild blueberry, or pines are growing is usually suitable for high bush blueberries.
Soils should be prepared, and all preparations should be completed two weeks ahead of planting. Rows can be rototilled, or individual holes (two feet across by two feet deep) can be dug as early in the spring as possible. A mixture of equal parts of loam, sand, and organic matter should be placed in the holes before planting.
Blueberries are a great bush to plant because there is so many things that you can do with blueberries such as making pies, jams, jellies and preserves. Blueberries can be gathered and made into things or can be placed in a freezer for later use. If you are looking for a great variety selection on blueberry bushes then you can find them at TN nursery or www.tnnursery.net here you will find a great selection at wholesale prices.
Take them time, make an investment and get planting right away so that you soon have a great crop of blueberries for your plate or freezer.
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