New Blueberry Patch UPDATE - First Year Care

[@margaret2222]

I am in Ohio and have 6 blueberry plants in 25 gallon pots on my patio. They are 2 years old and I got a huge crop from 4 of them this year. The other 2 I got a smaller crop from. I cover mine with Tulle, like what is used in a wedding dress. I got it at Walmart. It absolutely works great. The holes are small enough that birds don't get stuck in it but the sun, rain, wind, and some pollinators can get through it. I did have some tulle that was much more tightly woven and every time there were strong winds the pots would blow over because the wind didn't go through it and pulled them over. That was frustrating so changed to the other kind and I love it.

[@TheFruitGrove]

That's awesome! Tulle is a good idea if I can figure out how to keep it from blowing away.

[@brandg777]

Your yard is awesome, I love it!

[@TheFruitGrove]

Thank you!

[@joncloutier9597]

Thank you, I'm in zone 4 up here in minnesota. Your video answered some questions I had. In fact, I was actually looking at my blueberry plants when Your video showed up. God has always shown me the way and has always put my mind at ease with all my concerns. Thus, your video. Great tips and am looking forward to seeing more content from you. I've got 6 low bush plants 2 each, 3 different kinds. These plants are very similar to yours as far as age and growth. You put my mind at ease knowing I'm on the right path. God bless. 🙂

[@TheFruitGrove]

Thank you! Good luck with your blueberries!

[@debk9984]

Just recently found your channel and it's wonderful! I planted 8 fruit trees this year which is all new to me! I, like so many others, am trying to be self-sufficient in the garden. So, after a few years in the vegetable garden, I branched out to fruit. Pun intended 😊. I have found using tulle which I buy from Etsy works best. The black color looks like there is nothing on the plant, but there are tons of colors! Please don't use the regular bird netting because the birds get caught in it. I've had to rescue them, and it's not fun! Thanks for sharing your garden and knowledge!

[@TheFruitGrove]

Thank you! I'm impressed you have 8 fruit trees. You're the second person to suggest tulle...I'll have to give it a try!

[@walterlodzinski6847]

Love your stuff! Glad to have found you! If you’re keeping with organic dry amendments you don’t have to worry much about overdoing it on the plant as the plant will communicate with the microbes and take up what they want. Water soluble organics and synthetics yes you would have to be careful with. But you could easily give them some down to earth 444 or insect frass and light stuff like that to see if they enjoy it. You’ll likely see faster growth with a nice organic amendment and watering in some mykos/microbes and anything with biology (compost tea, adding compost on top of the amendment etc). As long as you push the biology and stick with dry amendements you should see some fast growth and not have to worry about burning or annoying the plants. Down to earth has an acid mix for blueberry’s I believe too ha.

[@TheFruitGrove]

Thanks! I'm going to try some light fertilizing next season, but focus on organic amendments, compost, etc.

[@matrixresetinprogress]

I keep 3 pink lemonades and 2 patriot blueberries and theyre extremely happy in 4.5ph soil. 4 to 5 ph . You're in the 6.5 range. Its too high. Hope it helps . Also if you water , lower that waters ph with vinegar or sulpuric acid. If you always ph your waterings and feeds that will keep that soil at proper ph. 4.5.

[@TheFruitGrove]

Yes, mine is on the high side of "ok"...I will be adding acidifier again this fall and continue mulching with pine bark.

[@whosedoingwhat]

Well enjoyed your vud U just clicked on but No of Tampa & it stirms ev day a rough storm & muggy very hot also Aug. 14