Blueberry Bush Fall Fertilizing

This video shows how I fertilize my Blueberry bushes going into Fall with the best blueberry bush fertilizer I have ever used. 50% peat moss, 25% mini pine bark nuggets and 25% compost mixed with a 1/4 cup of cottonseed meal having a NPK of 6-1-1. Prepping for Spring blueberry harvest. Happy gardening.

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[@growingoutthebox]

Or you can just watch the video 100 times. lol. Thanks for always supporting

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I could watch you do this everyday. You make it look and sound so relaxing.

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Glad you enjoy it!

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[@kmcg6444]

I love this! So clear. As a scientist and a baker, your 1/4 C is a heaping 1/4thC, but your info about the surface roots is invaluable!

[@growingoutthebox]

Thank you for your comment. I guess you can say I'm a bit heavy handed with the scoop. lol. It will brake down over the next few months and the bush will respond with much love.☺️

[@Sledgstone]

Thank you so much! This is my first year growing blueberries and just in the last 2 weeks they started this new growth. I had no idea that means its time to fertilize. Thank you! I'll get these plants fertilized this week! 😁

[@growingoutthebox]

The new growth is where your berries will be next season. The plant has to grow, harden off and focus on bud formation over its chill hour during winter. Spring she will be ready to put on berries

[@Sledgstone]

Great! I'm looking forward to next year! Thank you for your blueberry videos! They've helped me alot this year. I have 4 plants and they're all doing good, a sweetheart, legacy, pink popcorn and pink lemonade.

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[@growingoutthebox]

That’s how we grow together. I try to learn at least 1 new thing every day simply so I can share it.

[@rootsshootsgardenboots]

I guess I need to start over then because my blueberry plants ain’t told me nothing. They’re so puny. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@growingoutthebox]

What grow zone are you in?

[@rootsshootsgardenboots]

@@growingoutthebox 8B now. Dallas TX

[@marykate4048]

Thanks for the reminder on growing blueberry.

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[@growingoutthebox]

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Great info on growing blueberries , even though I only eat them 🤗🫐🫐

[@growingoutthebox]

Thanks so much for the comment

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Glad you like them! Simplicity with a twist of textbook.

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I like to think of the garden as the star and me just the co-host. Comments like yours is what keeps me grounded and at least try to keep you all what you ask for. I thank you for that insight.

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I have watched dozens of videos on how to plant and care for blueberries. It took me a year to come across your channel and your video on blueberries. To know that I have found the right guy, the right Channel and the right video for maintaining my blueberry plants. Great video. I look forward to seeing more of your future and past content.

[@growingoutthebox]

Wow, thank you! So appreciate you taking the time out of your day to visit.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thank you for making it so easy to understand and follow, not jumping all over the place and confusing people. It is very difficult to find small Pine Nuggets where I live.

[@ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

Pet stores may have them as cat litter. If you can’t find it at a feed store. Just make sure the ingredients show only pine nuggets/pellets

[@growingoutthebox]

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[@yesitsamessgarden]

I recently got some blueberry plants, great timing and info! Thanks for sharing 💜👍

[@growingoutthebox]

You are so welcome! Blueberries are easy to grow when you provide them with the correct nutrients and conditions

[@FaithRoss2817]

I LOVE LOVE watching you. You give us so much of your knowledge and I have learned so much from you. TYVM for sharing this. I have 2 blueberry bushes left and the rest have died because I didn't know how to properly care for them until I start watching you. They were 3 years old and not even a foot tall, now that I have done what you said they have grown a foot and are beautiful looking.

[@growingoutthebox]

Wow ! 🤩 Thank you so very much. Glad I could help.

[@maureenchavis733]

Grand rising. Just taking notes

[@growingoutthebox]

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[@Gkrissy]

I started using cottonseed meal for the past 3 years and saw an improvement as well.

[@growingoutthebox]

Blueberries 🫐 love it 😊

[@LisaTaylor-x4l]

WOW!! You’re AMAZING. So knowledgeable. Thank you so much!!

[@growingoutthebox]

You too are amazing Lisa. 🏆

[@ramboogreenhands]

Great knowledge Family I need to fertilise mine blueberry for the fall too

[@growingoutthebox]

Night and day difference

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@growingoutthebox]

@@SomeGuyInTheWild You hit it on the head! Simplicity with a twist of textbook. Thanks the ticket.

[@Yankeesista203]

I have saved this video so that hopefully l will see fruit next season! Thanks fam!👍🏿

[@growingoutthebox]

@@Yankeesista203 You are so welcome 🤗

[@chocolate.espresso7]

I've never heard of cottonseed meal, but I'm going to try it for sure! I'm still a beginner at growing fruit and veggies, but you have been super helpful. Thank you! 🙂🌟

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@verdegeo5721]

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@OCDishChick]

Your next blueberry harvest will be 🔥

[@michaelkisiel1646]

Thanks. Been struggling with my blueberries. Excellent video.

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad to help. My favorite plant

[@linkup2909]

You make some great videos. Always to the point. TFS

[@growingoutthebox]

Thanks so much!

[@cocodee6906]

You’re a great teacher and I’m so excited about learning about blueberry bushes. I bought four new blueberry bushes and planted them just last week for overwintering. They’ll go in the bigger rounds like yours in spring, and now I know what to do this spring. I can’t find the mini pine bark in my area, had to go with pine bark. Not sure where to source the mini at. Excellent content.

[@growingoutthebox]

Thanks for the message. If at all possible I would up pot to the correct size planter before spring. Fall planting allows for the bushes to establish roots and vernalization. Spring, your bush should be focused on developing fruit not roots. 1 or the other. It’s kinda like trying to give birth after surgery. Yes, it can be done but you lessen risk when healthiest.

[@WickedNavajo]

awesome....will be doing that this week....😁👍

[@growingoutthebox]

Hope you enjoy

[@abrowngirlgardening]

I was wondering why mine was growing like that. I was worried because the leaves are turning colors as well. Very informative……..Thank you for this video! 👍🏾

[@growingoutthebox]

@@abrowngirlgardening Always a pleasure. I hope to see you here more often.

[@sylviaa5343]

This is a great video. I'm not currently growing blueberries,but now I'm considering getting a bush. Thank you for your support.😊

[@growingoutthebox]

Thank you. Blueberries 🫐 have become one of if not my favorite plants to grow because they do require special attention but once they are set up they take off and give so much back.

[@paulroth6783]

Get at least 2 bushes of different types that flower at the same time. You'll get much better pollination and fruit set.

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@growingoutthebox]

Keep watching my friend and I will keep posting.

[@H_A_L_7]

You pop yourself dear sir out of nowhere was it 2/3 years ago? Since than whenever I need info on most things that I don’t know esp blueberries I go to your channel Next year I have a pot for tomatoes one of your varieties just haven’t decided on which ones but defo determinate & cherry (small Plant) All the best to you & everyone else for this autumn I am considering repotting my blueberries again because smaller circumference for them is not good What ever I do can never achieve your level of production though I delight in your sharing

[@growingoutthebox]

@@H_A_L_7 I really appreciate this message. However, I have to disagree about something…. You can grow your blueberry bushes just as good if not better. Just follow the grow medium, fertilizer and give them room to spread out. I love seeing others succeed. When you win, I win. That’s where my blessings come from 🙏🏽

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[@familyclanning3stars585]

Man im so glad i watched your videos. I have 4 blueberries in grow bags, my patriot has put on almost 2 foot of new growth already

[@growingoutthebox]

@@familyclanning3stars585 Did you use the grow medium from my video?

[@GmamaGrowz]

Awesome fall blueberry fertilization information 🫐 TFS your tips!

[@growingoutthebox]

You are so welcome Gmama. 10 different varieties and looking to expand.

[@keelytolleyscrealtor]

Thank you thank you! I have blueberry plants and learning this will make a huge difference! 😊

[@growingoutthebox]

It will absolutly chang your growth and berry production.

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@@christinehbailey Thank you so much for coming over. Most my reels/shorts have long form content. You will find them here on KZbin.

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[@growingoutthebox]

Rabbiteye blueberries should be able to grow there.

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[@growingoutthebox]

Hey my friend. Getting those blueberries 🫐 ready to pop 🫐

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[@growingoutthebox]

lol 😂 My grandfather used to say, “if you talk more about the things you are comfortable with, people will think you are smarter than you really are”…. That always sticks in my head. I show a lot in the garden but I have a tendency of stopping and talking about the plants I am most familiar with. Makes me laugh when I watch some of my content. lol. Powerful tool I learned as a kid from my Granddad 🙏🏽

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[@sunnylyon42]

I think I let mine burn up ! I just retired, so I will have time to try to keep everything alive! I appreciate the information that you share! My trees are in 25 and 30 gallon grow bags!!! So I will definitely fertilize!!!! Thank you! 🙏 I’ll

[@growingoutthebox]

I had 1 small plant that hasn't done well in the heat this year but for the most part this works in keeping them healthy.

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Man u on a roll now

[@growingoutthebox]

Thank you so much.

[@hookecho8283]

Best gardening videos out there! Can you recommend a good Blueberry bush to plant in Rhode Island zone 6b? Love your work!

[@growingoutthebox]

Yes I can....Chandler, Northland and Perpetua. I have each. Chandler should be the largest berries followed by Northland. Perpetua blooms all year and is a much smaller bush.

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Thanks for sharing I’m going to try this out 4:03

[@growingoutthebox]

Hey RiRi. It's a lil work in the beginning but you are going to see a big difference in both the plant health and fruit production.

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Thanks for sharing all of your gardening knowledge. It is greatly appreciated. Can you please suggest a compost if you are short on homemade

[@growingoutthebox]

Black kow is one that I have used in the past and seems to have a good effect.

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[@growingoutthebox]

Always my pleasure.

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[@growingoutthebox]

I love sharing the content here with you all.

[@jthompson80]

Thank you! I want to grow blueberries and heard that soil needed to acidic. I didnt know what to use or what makes the soil acidic. Thank you!!!

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad I could help!

[@Bonnie-N-Hutch]

Thanks, my blueberry seeds did not sprout... The ones I planted from the fruit did not either. I did modify the soil w bark the second time I tried... Seeing your beautiful Blue Berry Bushes have inspired me to try again.

[@growingoutthebox]

Not worth the time trying to grow from seed. Go purchase the best bush for your area and take cuttings. They will be able to produce berries the following year.

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Those berry bushes look spectacular!!! What about deer? Yall don't have any deer there? Do an episode about the garden predators like deer, bugs, squirrels etc.

[@growingoutthebox]

I have a cat for squirrels. A solar powered fence for deer.

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Thank you!

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You're welcome!

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[@growingoutthebox]

Thanks for the visit.

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Thanks for sharing. I have a few fruit trees and nothing is producing from them. Thinking that once you plant that’s it.

[@growingoutthebox]

Sometimes the fruit trees from the nursery need 1 or 2 years to start producing. A little citrus tone and patience.☺️

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@@growingoutthebox thanks

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[@growingoutthebox]

Hey there friend. Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.

[@steveellison2171]

Have you made a video on how and when to prune blueberries???

[@growingoutthebox]

I will be doing that this winter which is better for pruning blueberries..

[@judylee1860]

I like ratios, even wish in America our recipes would be given in ratios.

[@growingoutthebox]

Everyone understands 1 cup of this for every 1 cup of that. DSS 😂

[@klmeade69]

Starting following you , love the content and bought the cottonseed meal. Can you tell where to get the galvanized metal from you used to go around them

[@growingoutthebox]

Go to my website growingoutthebox.com and tell me what you think about the 48 inch round beds. I’m adding them this Fall for the new blueberry bushes

[@richardspivey1562]

Do you stay in the South? I planted some but they aren't doing well. Thanks

[@growingoutthebox]

I'm in Georgia zone 8A

[@MommaT1970]

May I ask where you get your mini pine bark nuggets or what brand you use. I’ve had a hard time finding them. Thank you so much for all the great information!!!

[@christineprobst3258]

Being in the north I have to bring my bushes in during the cold weather. Guessing one is about a year and two are 6 mths. (Different types) Got them in May. There in a 12" bucket now but gonna increase the size in the spring. The older one is 1.5-2' tall nice and bushy. The other 2 are about a foot tall. Putting a grow light on them while in the house for sunlight.

[@growingoutthebox]

What grow zone are you in. Your bush needs a certain amount of chill hours to produce berries so it needs the cold for vernalization.

[@christineprobst3258]

@@growingoutthebox 5b in NY state

[@bobfrye8879]

New subscriber with a question...After watching, my blueberry bushes are way too close together...what is the optimum time to move them? Thank you (great video BTW)

[@growingoutthebox]

Fall is the best time to plant or relocate blueberries. With Southern Highbush which I have they grow 4 to 6 ft tall and wide so I would do a minimum of 4 to 6 ft apart from bush center crown to the other. I hope that helps.

[@bobfrye8879]

@@growingoutthebox I'm in SW AR (8A) so we are growing the same type...Most of mine are in ground but will be using raised beds similar to yours...C'mon fall, we are all ready for that! Thanks again

[@rmsglover]

What if you wanted to plant a dwarf blueberry tree in a container can you still use the cotton seed meal? What kind of mulch and soil should I use? I think I’m in zone 9a or 9b.

[@growingoutthebox]

I use this same mix on all my blueberry bushes. As soon as they root, I move them into containers for some times a year and half until they are ready to go into the garden. Same mix and fertilizer.

[@rmsglover]

@@growingoutthebox I am new to garden I am trying to get things together to start growing my food on my balcony and some food indoors. I want to make sure I am getting the right things to start because for right now I am on a tight budget.

[@SupremegreenlawncareLLC]

Great video, my Blueberry bush is struggling! 🙏🏿

[@growingoutthebox]

Oh no! I have other blueberry videos. Go back and watch but this pretty much sums it up. Use this mix and watch your bush do a 360.

[@Shirmagedrusclau]

So your type of measurement is these buckets that you have your pine bowl mulch in and your sphagnum moss correct?

[@growingoutthebox]

In a word.... "Yes". I reach the people where they are at and not try to over explain. Of all the comments thus far I have yet to have 1 question about measurements. "I'm not even sure this is a question" I have over 120K here on KZbin, 314K on IG, 91K Facebook and 55K TikTok. If I could, I would answer every single message and try to translate the reply so that each individual will feel that I personally replied in a way that caters to their needs.

[@drivingmusicholt1935]

Have you ever had problems with ants? In my area pine needles/bark harbor ants. Does it make a difference if you use cedar nuggets instead of the pine?

[@growingoutthebox]

Personally I don’t use cedar wood chips or shavings. It’s been known to cause liver damage to some animals when used as bedding. Look up thujone in cedar. Cedar can also help acidify the soil.

[@Gokywildcats11]

What about black berry bushes. Do you have them

[@growingoutthebox]

Yes I do have Blackberries. They grow like weeds. lol.... I do nothing special to them but I do fertilize with Cottonseed as well.

[@henryzoch1505]

Hi, do you have one for blackberries by chance? Thanks

[@growingoutthebox]

Blackberries grow like weeds. I do fertilize with the cottonseed as well but no special mix.

[@henryzoch1505]

@@growingoutthebox Thanks!!!! Mine ARE growing like weeds! Looking forward a to good cropo next year!!!

[@bernadetteteague4859]

What about lemon water?

[@growingoutthebox]

I have heard of using lemon water but I have personally not used it. I try to give the bush the correct grow medium and fertilizer. Thanks for the tip.

[@cynthiabonas5821]

Can you substitute pine needles for pine bark.

[@growingoutthebox]

I’m afraid not to the point of where it would have any effect on soil acidity . Because they decompose slowly the soil microbes will neutralize their acidity.

[@pamelajefferies3197]

how big of bush should I buy to plant ? I was just debating this question at Lowe’s . I am near Knoxville tn zone 7 . I also want to plant figs and what size should I buy ? I would love to know to know what blueberries 🫐 are best for cross pollination?

[@growingoutthebox]

Zone 7 now would be a good time to plant blueberries. I personally wouldn’t do figs this time of year. A good blueberry 🫐 bush for you would be a Chandler and Northland.

[@th0setw0sp]

Question. It is time to fertilize my blueberries now but I have 2 plants with a ph of about 3 and 3.8 is there any advice for fixing the ph of the soil since I'm not sure if it will effect the plant going into the winter? I ask since I wanted to use the cottonseed meal but I know this method helps in keeping the soil acidic.

[@growingoutthebox]

Wow! Where do you live with a pH that low? The perfect range is 4.5 to 5.5 but blueberries can tolerate a 3.8 if the soil has a high organic matter. Just add more compost and you should be good.

[@th0setw0sp]

@@growingoutthebox The East Bay in the Bay Area in California in Zone 9. I forgot to mention that I had 4 other blueberry plants I had struggled to keep a pH under 6 with plenty of soil acidifier, peat moss, and pine bark nuggets. With the 2 plants in the first comment (separate plants) I used peat moss, pine bark nuggets, compost, azalea soil mix and soil acidifier hoping that the soil would get under a 6. Now my mix has worked too well.

[@th0setw0sp]

@@growingoutthebox should I buy something to try and lower the soil or should I just go ahead and use Berry tone compost and pine bark nuggets? These 2 blueberry plants are mature bushes but nothing close to your size of bushes. All 6 blueberry plants are in large containers. I also plan on using cottonseed meal for the other 4 plants that have around a 6 ph.

[@NotoriousNUGS]

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[@growingoutthebox]

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[@rgcisuisorisuaint]

My blueberry bush has a cinnamon color on the tips on the leaves I'm in Georgia zone 8b. What can I do to treat It looks like it may be drought stress I'm not sure. I have had the bush for 3 yrs. Any suggestions?

[@growingoutthebox]

Sounds like sunburn which can be caused by infrequent watering.

[@rgcisuisorisuaint]

I'm thinking the same ,would you recommend Fertilize 1 time when watering?

[@growingoutthebox]

@@rgcisuisorisuaint if you have not fertilized for Fall, late summer is the time to do it “now”. You want at least 3 gallons of water per week. Prune off the damage, it will only help stimulate new growth.

[@rgcisuisorisuaint]

Awesome thanks. Because we had a lot of rain in June and July I held back on watering try not to over water. I have been using expoma for fertilizer I used in june. The bush put out blue berries smaller than last yr. And birds ate ..I did put netting and then leaves started changin. Pulled discolored leaves off and will water the plant . Thank you .

[@growingoutthebox]

@@rgcisuisorisuaint if the bush has been in for a few years I’m sure it’s in need of pruning. For me it’s the hardest part because you have to give up some of your potential berries for next season but you will have bigger and better berries. Overcropping is when the bush is producing a lot of berries but they get smaller and smaller each year. Time to prune 😩

[@pamelajefferies3197]

Hi what zone are you in ?

[@growingoutthebox]

Georgia zone 8A

[@MaggedOut325]

You think this would work in West Texas 🤔

[@growingoutthebox]

Maaaan…. TX be in 🔥…. Maybe Fathering or some sort of a rabbit eye bush but the soil mix and fertilizer works anywhere