How To Grow Blueberries In Smart Pots?
May 19, 2021
Here are some tips for home gardeners who want to grow blueberries in Smart Pots:
1. Avoid overwatering in summer to keep roots healthy.
2. When needed, apply a high-acid fertilizer meant to maintain acid pH.
3. Watch plants for any problems, such as yellowing leaves, and take action. Almost 98% of the time the problem is caused by a change in the pH of the soil.
4. Plan ahead for the harvest and use netting to cover plants to prevent birds from getting to the berries first.
5. Monitor soil pH annually by sending a soil sample to a testing lab in fall when plants are dormant.
6. Prevent winter damage by spraying an anti-desiccant protective coating on plants in fall to hold in moisture.
7. Water plants in winter to keep roots hydrated. Water on days when the temperature is above 40 degrees and when there hasn’t been measurable precipitation.
