Blueberry, landing and care

Blueberry ordinary is a shrub found in the temperate and cool regions of Eurasia and America. Of course, this vegetation can be found in other localities, but in significantly smaller quantities. In the largest volumes of blueberries are grown in the Mediterranean and even in Mongolia. Considerable amounts of blueberries are grown in the United States (even in Alaska). When creating appropriate conditions, it is possible to grow blueberries everywhere, but sometimes all this is too expensive that does not make much sense.

It should be noted that in the people of blueberries are called differently. Among the names it is worth noting a fool, a boyan, a cabinet and even blue grapes. Interestingly, the majority of similar names have a negative subtext, since often people feel not the best feelings after eating blueberries. In fact, no blueberry problems come. Sometimes people who are actively growing blueberries may have headaches, however, they often appear due to the rustic rustic rustic.

The literature indicates that blueberries is an indispensable product that has its own set of vitamins and other beneficial substances. Every year, this berry attracts attention to an increasing number of people. The thing is that in the climate, which is present on the territory of most CIS countries, blueberries feels very comfortable.

Most often, the so-called garden blueberry is grown in our localities, which has gained tremendous popularity in the United States and Canada, where today it occurs a cup of black currant.

For our gardeners, grow blueberries - this is a real challenge, which is not only interesting, but not easy. In this article, we will look at the main details related to the landing of blueberries, as well as with the departure. In the end, it will be possible to grow shrubs without unnecessary problems, which will delight with their beauty and valuable fruits. In the material we take as the basis of garden blueberries.

Blueberry features

Interestingly, blueberries refers to the genus of the vaccination, to which the cranberry, lingonberry, as well as blueberries. Of course, it is with the last berries of blueberries who has more in common than with the rest. Despite this, many world famous specialists do not quite agree with the rank of blueberries to this family.

The roots of blueberry bushes are urine elements without root hairs characteristic of many cultures. Shrub branches are a reprehension covered with dark gray bark. Blueberry shoots have green color. The height of the shrub is often limited to 2 m, while rarely can be found a shrub high less than 1 m. Blueberry leaves are small, but the rigid and glossy, have a length of up to 3 cm. Also, they also have a lanceal form with a peculiar dull top and a little curved edges. Differs blueberries and small flowers that have a pink or white whine up to 6 cm long.

If you speak directly about blueberry berries, then often they have an oblong shape, and their length is up to 12 mm. The weight of one berry is most often limited to 1 g. The berries themselves have a dark blue color, as well as a nasy bloom, which makes them outwardly almost similar blueberries. The flesh of berries has a greenish tint.

We talked about garden blueberries, but it is worth saying a few words about American tall berry, which simply surprises with its size. One such blueberry can weigh up to 25 g. The most interesting thing is that with one shrub sometimes collect 10 kg of fruits, while we have, even at the most favorable conditions, it turns out 3 kg less. Of course, the reason is in climatic conditions, and in Russia and Ukraine, it is unlikely to grow blueberries with so large fruits.

At the same time there are many options for how to increase the fruitness of blueberries with various ways. It is worth paying attention to the fact that nothing is impossible, therefore it is quite possible to approach the cherished results (in terms of the size of the fetus and the number of berries), while using various tricks.

Specificity landing blueberries

To begin with, it is worth keeping in mind that landing of blueberries is made either in spring or autumn, but experts recommend planting in the first half of the year, as this is the most reliable option. During the summer period, blueberry seedlings are reinforced, so the frozen in winter almost never happens. If you speak directly about landing blueberries, then everything is simple enough. It is necessary to know only the basic information by which blueberries will delight large berries.

Soil selection for landing blueberries

• In the event that the landing of blueberries occurs in the garden plot, it is necessary to make a choice in favor of a sun room. We are talking about the points of the territory on which the sun's rays are constantly, and the shadows are better to avoid with any scenaries. At the same time, there should be no wind at the chosen place, or you need to create conditions under which the wind will not have access to the shrub.
• Separately, it should be noted that the soil allocated under blueberries should be acidic (hydrogen indicator pH 3,5-4.5). In addition, the soil on which landing will be made should not be exhausted. It is that other cultures could be grown on the ground during long years, which simply "squeeze" all juices from the soil. In such conditions, there will be no high fruitry of blueberries. At the same time, it is desirable to choose a drain peat-sandy soil or a loamy. On these bases, blueberries will feel most comfortable. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that all the conditions suitable for blueberries can be created and personally. Now it is quite possible to purchase all the components you need for soil, so there should be no special problems in this matter.

Spring landing of blueberries

• The planting process must be made before Nobuchi kidney. However, it is first necessary to determine the variety that will be used when landing. Often, varieties differ among themselves the timing of ripening, so it is advisable to take into account the specifics of the terrain to get the most optimal result.
• The best choice is the acquisition of seedlings, since with such a situation there is a high likelihood that the blueberry will be accepted and will delight with its fruits for many years. Thus, seedlings with a closed root system are often supplied in pots or small containers. Often, large firms are engaged in the implementation of such plants through which you can find out all the information necessary for landing blueberries. If you purchase seedlings without a container, which usual retain the root system, that is, the high probability that the plant will not be able to fully develop when landing.
• Immediately before landing, the root of blueberries must be lowered into a capacity with water for 25 minutes.
• Pumps for blueberries should have a size of 60x60 cm around, and 50 cm deep. If there is a landing of several bushes, then the distance between them should be at least 0.5 m. If we are talking about tall varieties, then this distance increases to 1.2 m. The distance between the rows should also exist - about 3.5 m. Directly in the pits you need to create a so-called sour substrate. This is necessary so that the shrub has developed rapidly. For this, the riding peat is placed on the bottom, mixed with sawdust, after which thin layers made of needles and sand are created. Next is added 50 g of sulfur for soil oxidation. You cannot add any fertilizer to the substrate, as it will be done a little later.
• Now you need to lower the seedling into the deepening, while painting his roots in all directions. In this form, the sapling need to sprinkle the earth. The root neck must be immersed in the soil of about 3 cm. Immediately after landing, it is necessary to actively pour the seedlings, it will have a positive effect on the activity of the growth of blueberries. In addition, around seedlings need to create a 12-centimeter layer of coniferous sawdust, straw and bark. This is all, of course, optionally, however, such solutions have a positive effect on the growth of blueberries.

Autumn landing of blueberries

It is worth noting that the autumn fit is practically no different from the spring, but there are some features that it is worth paying attention to.

• First of all, we are talking about the fact that after planting it is necessary to remove weak branches. They are immediately visible, as they are almost inanimate. If they get rid of them, then the growth of the shrub will noticeably accelerate.
• As for branches that have nothing to do with weakness, they need to trim around half. It will also positively affect the development of blueberries.
• In the event that a seedling that was used on the site for more than two years, then no trimming is needed.

Blueberry care

Growing shrubs:

• It is important to remember that about once in the season you need to loosen the soil on a plot with blueberries about 8 cm. It should be borne in mind that too frequent soil looser is a bad solution, since ultimately the earth can be too dry, and blueberries will begin to suffer . If it is too deep to produce soil, then you cannot exclude damage to the root system.
• It is impossible to allow in a plot where blueberries have weeds. When they appear, it is necessary to react immediately. Of course, weeds negatively affect the state of blueberries, and sometimes the problem may be much more serious than it seems.

Watering blueberries

• Also an important issue that needs to be borne in mind when careing with blueberries is timely watering. Experts note that if producing irrigated without any regularity or at all in different periods, then ultimately we get far from the best fruit. It is also interesting that too much moisture for the root system is bad, since with such a situation the overabundance of water can mean the death of the plant.
• Watering blueberries often occurs at the same time - 2 times a day 2 times a week. If you take the middle bush of blueberries, then it should be poured over one bucket for one approach. Accordingly, if on the plot of only 1 bush, then this case will require 4 buckets of water.
• It is most important to pay attention to watering blueberries in months, when the sun's rays are most influenced by vegetation - this is July and August. This is the period of fruiting, during which you need to ensure the necessary moisturizing. If during this period, watering will be extremely rare, then the fruits will be rare. Moreover, this will affect not only the current yield, but also on the following.
• It is advisable not only to water the bushes, but also carry out regular spraying of shrubs with water. We are talking directly about those situations where the weather outside the window is too hot. Spraying experts are recommended to spend in the morning - about 5-7 in the morning.

Undercabe shrubs Blueberry

• First of all, it is worth saying that blueberry shrubs are not particularly demanding to the state of the soil, but good fertilizers, which are now a huge amount in the range, will significantly improve the situation associated with fertility and active growth.
• Blueberry feeding must be made at the beginning of spring. At this time, the kidney swelling and swelling occurs. The most important thing that you need to know is that organic fertilizers are completely suitable for blueberries, and when using them, you can get a completely opposite effect.
• At the same time, the best fertilizers for blueberries are: potassium sulfate, zinc sulfate, ammonium sulfate, and others. Nitrogen fertilizers are advisable to contribute within three stages: during the first is about 40% of the substance (the very beginning of spring) is approximately in May - about 35%, and at the beginning of June it is advisable to use about 25% of fertilizer. On average, about 90 g fertilizer leaves for each bush. Interestingly, phosphoric fertilizers are made only in the summer and autumn.

Specificity of breeding blueberries

As already mentioned, the reproduction of blueberries occurs with seeds either in a vegetative way. If we are talking about seeds, then before use they need to dry well, and in the fall hanging on the beds, which are drunk with sour peat.

The use of blueberry seeds for planting in the spring season often ends not the best results. However, if it is still necessary, you should first withstand seeds about three months in the refrigerator. When sowing, seeds are immersed in shallow grooves (about 1 cm), and the top of the peat with sand (the proportion is approximately 1 to 3) occurs from above. In addition, for active germination, it is necessary to provide a suitable temperature - about 23 degrees Celsius. Humidity should be provided at 40%. Despite all the efforts, the likelihood that blueberries will not start active growth, is too big.

At the same time, attention should be paid to the specifics of breeding blueberries using cuttings. Experts indicate that with the right approach, the likelihood of active growth of blueberry shrub reaches 70%. For this case, it is necessary to use stalks that are late in autumn or spring to cut. Of course, as in the past case, it is best to produce landing in the autumn period. It is best to make a choice in favor of cuttings, the length of which ranges from 8 to 15 cm. Escape should be quite thick, as it allows you to confident that the roots will form extremely quickly. There is also a fairly useful trick that allows you to provide better survival rate in advance. It is that before planting a cutting should be stored at temperatures up to 5 degrees Celsius. Of course, it is not always easy to find suitable conditions, but about the same temperature is often found in the cellar and basements.

As for the division of the bush, in this case a part of the bush is necessary, which is divided into several units. Each of the parts should have a root with a length of about 6 cm. Using this method, you can immediately land at a permanent place.

Blueberry trimming

Of course, for most owners, the most important is the regular fruiting blueberry shrub, and for this it is necessary to carry out frequent trimming of branches.

Specialists advise to carry out such events in the spring period, but it is necessary to ensure that the kidneys are not yet swollen. In the event that the moment is missed, you can spend this process in summer or autumn. It is necessary to remove the shoots that look suspiciously and burn them, since there may be various pests inside, capable of a little later imaginably affect the shrub.

Bushes that grow only the first year, it is necessary to remove all the colors, and this is necessary for the proper development of the plant. If we talk about shrubs, which up to 4 years old, then the owners need to seriously approach the process of trimming, as this way is formed a durable "skeleton" of the bush. This is necessary for the reason that, for example, next year a lot of crop will appear, and because of the wrong shape, the shrub can simply be leaning and damaged. The right "skeleton" of the blueberry shrub will make it possible to withstand the entire harvest on branches, no matter how large it is.

If we talk about the bushes, which is more than 4 years old, then there are already completely different problems. Sick and weak branches appear, which must be removed in any scenarios, even if there are many large fruits on these winds.

It should also be monitored so that the so-called "bush closure" of the bush does not occur. With this situation, it is impossible to exclude that the dates of ripening are significantly delayed, and the taste of berries can be quite specific.

Pests and Blueberry Diseases

As in the case of other vegetable crops, blueberries is often amenable to negative impact of pests. In addition, there are also various diseases capable of completely destroying a shrub, no matter how large it is.

Often we are talking about fungal diseases - stem cancer, sulfur rot, drying branches and much more. The most interesting thing is that all the diseases that, by the way, there are many, arise due to the stagnation of moisture in the area of \u200b\u200bthe root system of the shrub. Accordingly, we can talk about incorrect irrigation, or that the soil is simply poorly absorbing moisture. Thus, if there is a very wet soil around the shrub, or the soil itself is too wet, you should act immediately. It is necessary to cut watering, or make sure that the precipitation or some other water sources do not affect negatively on the humidity near the root system. It is also recommended to apply a sufficiently well-known bordeaux mixture, which is often used as a means for the treatment of fungal vegetation diseases. In addition, the disease is often helped by the preparation of topaz, which must be used with an interval per week.

It is worth saying about other diseases that are often a serious problem for blueberries, including: dwarfship, spotter, mosaic, branches and much more. In addition, gardeners often note that the leaves of the shrub begin to shrub, and this is a common phenomenon. And the cause of this problem is not enough acidic soil. Accordingly, it is necessary to make a small amount of peat. If everything is done correctly, then some time the shrub leaves will again become green, as before. It happens that the leaves of blueberries begin to blush. This suggests that the stems are at the initial stage of cancer.

Blueberry pests are also a bad phenomenon. Often we are talking about a variety of birds, which simply glue fruits close to ripening. The way out of this situation is simple enough - you need to arm a net with small cells and pull it on the shrub. Of course, many owners do not go to such things, as they believe that shrubs in such a situation will not feel quite comfortable, but no negative effect bears. In the event that the birds understand that there is a lot of fruits on the shrub, they will be regularly at a cherished berry, and you need to remember.

As for insects, they do not apply significant harm to shrubs, however, there were cases when they still had some effect at large quantities. In the spring period, some harm to the shrub can be laid May beetles. There are no ways to get rid of them - therefore, therefore, the only way out is to shoot them with a bush. Also there are caterpillars of a pine silkworm, which can cause small damage to blueberries, just like the wave, leaflights and pests. If we talk about the rest of the pests, it makes sense to use spraying - accuters and carbofos. These funds are both preventive, and effective directly during the struggle against pests who managed to climb on a shrub.