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Blueberry growing advice.

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  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    Thanks @Pete.8 I think I may add one or two to the collection for next year. No idea where I'll put them though :o 

    You are now my fruit-growing guru :) 
    East Lancs
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    🤣
    I've got a lot to live up to then!

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    No pressure :D 
    East Lancs
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    @Biglad, I've lost a lot of the labels over the years, but they include Bluecrop, Herbert, Chandler, Patriot and a couple of cultivated bilberry bushes.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    Looks like Patriot is successful for a few Bluberphiles. It's on the wish list :)
    East Lancs
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    The best idea is to get a mix of early fruiting blueberries and then mid or late season plants, then you can extend the season well into autumn.
    Patriot is an early ripener - my first were ripe on 5 July this year
    have a look here to get some ideas of what others will extend the season for you
    https://www.trehanenursery.co.uk/Blueberry_Plants_s/2343.htm

    Herbert has the best taste of blueberry and they are good, but still quite tart when ripe.
    Ozark Blue has fat juicy berries with a great taste and sweetness
    I've never grown any other varieties to compare.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    I should be covered for late-season with Aurora so if the Draper isn't going to play ball, I think that a Patriot sounds like it would be good alternative for early-season. Bluecrop should roughly fill the the gap. Then maybe a Chandler and a Herbert to get a really comprehensive spread and variety :) 
    East Lancs
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    That's the spirit! 😁

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    Picked and eaten my first homegrown blueberries :)
    East Lancs
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Hooray! I bet they were really delish :)

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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