tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2418006858709034412..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: How to grow blueberriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83819386662166445342015-11-27T20:45:23.042+10:002015-11-27T20:45:23.042+10:00Perfect timing... my little blueberry bush is plod...Perfect timing... my little blueberry bush is plodding along slowly but this has given me food for thought... and food for food! ;) Look forward to home grown blueberries nad raspberries!JustForDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811221502677859152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84028294755304376612015-11-27T08:55:27.595+10:002015-11-27T08:55:27.595+10:00I think they'd be tolerant of wind but I think...I think they'd be tolerant of wind but I think bore water contains minerals, possibly calcium, and that would harm the bushes.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9182437427058114122015-11-27T06:41:47.668+10:002015-11-27T06:41:47.668+10:00Thanks for this post Rhonda, some great tips on gr...Thanks for this post Rhonda, some great tips on growing blueberries, good information to get me started.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19153873804002068072015-11-26T22:06:02.769+10:002015-11-26T22:06:02.769+10:00g'day rhonda & hanno!
i bought myself a bl...g'day rhonda & hanno!<br />i bought myself a blueberry from green harvest, only the one so far, it's so tiny! will purchase more later on, some great tips there, i only bought one cos someone said they won't grow here but it's hard to get anything to grow here, you really have to work the soil & the town water is also bore water. i am keen as i LOVE blueberries!<br />great post as usual :)) <br /><br />selina from kilkivan qldselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51008765580783694902015-11-26T20:20:51.092+10:002015-11-26T20:20:51.092+10:00Hi Rhonda, really interesting to read your blueber...Hi Rhonda, really interesting to read your blueberry post. I grow strawberries, mulberries and apricots but never have any luck with blueberries, they just die! I have two in at the moment that have survived 6 months and one or two berries developing on each - that's a record, I will phase try pots and see how they do.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449280936484382253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83626021991706257832015-11-26T20:18:08.149+10:002015-11-26T20:18:08.149+10:00Hi Rhonda, thankyou for this post, very helpful in...Hi Rhonda, thankyou for this post, very helpful info. A few months ago we planted two bushes from Daley's and they've already given us a couple of handfuls of delicious berries. We've planted two more today. Ours are in the ground, but we noticed the original two are looking a little burnt and some of the leaves are curled on one, so we wondered if they've been burnt by the winds we've been getting here lately (we're new to Bribie Island ex Boreen Point so getting used to the climate in this area). Do you think they're affected by winds?<br />We'd also started using bore water on them as we were told the local borewater is great for vegies and fruit trees, but I noticed your comment about minerals in the water so possibly this is the problem. We'll go back to straight rainwater for them.<br />I've only recently found your blog and love reading it, thankyou again.Janette Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27502703711144166352015-11-26T17:07:46.597+10:002015-11-26T17:07:46.597+10:00Happy to read they do well in buckets, I think I&#...Happy to read they do well in buckets, I think I'll try them next year then. We don't collect rain water, but we do have acces to a dug well of the neighbors. Maybe too many minerals too then? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37179505491574502722015-11-26T11:54:53.700+10:002015-11-26T11:54:53.700+10:00Thanks Rhonda. Very useful information. I have one...Thanks Rhonda. Very useful information. I have one blueberry bush in a huge pot, about 3 years old and it has produced really well this year. I'm taking cuttings now I've read your advice and will keep my eyes open for a (hopefully reduced) second plant. I have been giving it some coffee grounds too and the odd top up with the camelia potting mix. Might collect some pine needles from our park too. Thank you again.Mary Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22370254815783787622015-11-26T08:14:32.200+10:002015-11-26T08:14:32.200+10:00Thank you for all the information. I have two blue...Thank you for all the information. I have two blueberry bushes that I bought in Lidl two years ago that have never done very well. I will really give them some more time and effort after reading this.The Love Of Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070391861450946548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7438724428017519432015-11-26T07:53:40.097+10:002015-11-26T07:53:40.097+10:00Yes, you need more than one bush. Some blueberries...Yes, you need more than one bush. Some blueberries can self pollinate but even those that do, produce more berries when they're cross-pollinated.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26430853556547207602015-11-26T07:40:42.359+10:002015-11-26T07:40:42.359+10:00Thanks for your post...I have one blueberry in a ...Thanks for your post...I have one blueberry in a pot, a friend said to put pine needles on the top of the soil to help with the soil acidity so have been trying that.....looks like I need to try to get some more plants...we had loads of flowers this summer...no berries so far though. Thanks for your help.kiwikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267387525703999696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10495375278524007842015-11-26T07:09:17.858+10:002015-11-26T07:09:17.858+10:00I had to smile when I read about the girls eating ...I had to smile when I read about the girls eating your blueberries. I used to have one that would gently pick and eat blackberries, & now I have a pup that picks and eats cherry tomatoes. I've never tried propagating our blueberries. You've inspired me to give it a try next year.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6615430065447904662015-11-26T06:55:30.725+10:002015-11-26T06:55:30.725+10:00This is the second year we have had our blueberrie...This is the second year we have had our blueberries, Rhonda and we have more fruit than last year. I wish they grew as quickly as your elderberry though. Thank goodness I planted that little cutting in a pot otherwise it would have taken over by now if it was in the ground :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66857968516465677682015-11-26T06:11:24.083+10:002015-11-26T06:11:24.083+10:00We are blessed with lots of wild (low bush) bluebe...We are blessed with lots of wild (low bush) blueberries. They thrive under the pine trees, with all the acidic soil. My sister grows domestic blueberries in big pots, and they seem to grow better in pots. Yours look wonderful. <br />Barb from Canadabbarnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399421440007975826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30486936371005254432015-11-26T05:50:40.319+10:002015-11-26T05:50:40.319+10:00I love reading everything you post. I don't g...I love reading everything you post. I don't grow blueberries, and in truth probably never will. However, just seeing other women going about their daily duties and giving advice strengthens me. I'm truly thankful for all the knowledge you freely give. Today, I'm filled with peace as I think about you going to prune your blueberry bushes and how happy you must be to see they are really starting to take off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736624423826147754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12505923765913643422015-11-26T04:11:17.648+10:002015-11-26T04:11:17.648+10:00I have had a great deal of trouble growing blueber...I have had a great deal of trouble growing blueberries here in California, they are currently struggling down in our pasture, roughly the same size as they were when I planted them three years ago! I think I may dig them up and pot them and see what happens! Thanks for the tip.HotFlashHomesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894953352910455222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45968075800464554022015-11-26T03:57:18.500+10:002015-11-26T03:57:18.500+10:00Blue berries is on list of things I want to grow. ...Blue berries is on list of things I want to grow. But last year our raspberries got taken over by yellow jacket and didn't get a single berry.<br />Some what scared to put in any type of fruits or berries. Figures the same thing will happen. <br />Coffee is on peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.com