How to grow Blueberry in the UK
- TypeBush or cane
- Ready to pickJuly, August, September
- Space neededabout 1m x 1m
When is blueberry ready to pick?
Mid-July to September.
Pick when dark blue all over, with a dusty bloom - and wait a few more days, they get sweeter.
Looking after blueberry
- Needs acid ('ericaceous') compost - best in a big pot
- Water with rainwater, not tap water
- Grow two kinds for a bigger crop
Storing and keeping
Fridge for a week or two, or freeze on a tray.
Pests and problems
Birds - net the bush when the berries start turning blue.
Good varieties
- Duke: Early berries, great flavour.
- Bluecrop: Heavy, reliable crops.
- Chandler: Huge berries.
- Pink Lemonade: Pink blueberries!
Plan your own garden: it tells you what to do and when, for your postcode.
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