Grow highbush blueberries
Looked after properly, a highbush blueberry gives a generous crop for decades, but it needs more acidic soil than usual. This guide explains how to succeed with blueberries in the Finnish climate.
You will need
- Blueberry plants, ideally two varieties
- Acidic peat-based growing medium or a mix with conifer litter
- Bark mulch or conifer needles
- Rainwater for watering
Steps
Choose a hardy variety
Choose a variety labelled as suitable for your hardiness zone. Low-growing half-high blueberries overwinter better in the north, because the snow covers them.
Plant two varieties
Create an acidic growing spot
Plant in spring or early autumn
Water with rainwater
Fertilise carefully
Protect from birds
Prune old branches
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