I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are covered in green fruits right now. Deliciously sweet and rich in fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, the berries are and can be grown throughout most of the continent. There are several categories of blueberries to choose from: • Lowbush have a low-growing, spreading habit and are reputed to produce the tastiest fruit.
• Highbush grow upright to 6 feet tall. • Half-high types grow to 3-4 feet tall. • Rabbiteyes, most of which are , are more than the others and can reach 8-15 feet tall.
• Dwarf varieties can be any type that have been bred to grow in small containers, like window boxes or hanging baskets. New plants can take up to five years to produce a good crop, so I’ve been managing my expectations while giving them the best care. That meant allowing them to do their own thing without any fertilizer in their first year, then giving each plant a single 4-ounce dose of ammonium sulfate in the spring of their second year.
That not only nourished them but also worked to lower the soil’s pH, which is essential for blueberries. Along with cranberries and huckleberries, blueberries have the lowest pH requirement of any edible plant, thriving only when the soil measures between 4.0 and 5.
2. So applying a fertilizer labeled for acid-loving plants immediately after they flower in every subsequent year is important to keep them healthy and productive. I’m also letting.
