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Blueberry Reka Care

Vaccinium Corymbosum 'reka'

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What is the plant

The large-fruited or North American species of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) has been the up-and-coming star among soft fruits for several years, both in global fruit cultivation and in domestic gardens. Although these bog bed plants depend on very special soil conditions, such a location is quite easy to accomplish and even long-term cultivation in a large tubs/containers is largely problem-free.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water well in periods of drought.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Blueberry bushes require little pruning. Keep around six to eight stems per bush. Regularly remove the oldest stems to encourage new growth.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Giant blueberry shrubs should be fertilised in the spring with a calcium rich fertiliser (potash) and mulched with garden compost.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    -30° to -20°F (-34° to -29°C)

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Blueberries prefer an acidic soil, improve yours with peat and mulch from a pine woodland if possible.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Lowest Temperature:

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  • Container

    Container

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    a blueberry bush will also thrive in a large planter on your patio or decking

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    279 people already have this plant 93 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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