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Blueberry bushes are easy to grow and, positioned in a sunny spot, will reward you annually with high-quality, delectable fruits.
There are two options for growing blueberries in the UK, depending on your soil type. Blueberry bushes need acidic soil, so it’s OK to plant your bush straight in the ground if you have that soil type. If the earth in your garden is alkaline, use ericaceous compost and a pot or container. You always need to make sure your blueberry bush has excellent drainage. Read here for more advice about growing blueberries in pots or in the ground.
You’ll need to wait around two years for your blueberry plant to start producing fruit, although it won’t be until year four that it’ll provide an abundant crop. Remember, even though some varieties of blueberry bush can make their fruit, none are truly self-fertile and will need another plant nearby for cross-pollination.
Yes, blueberry bushes need feeding at least once a year and early spring, before they move into active growth, is a perfect time. Make sure to use an acidic fertiliser suitable for rhododendrons. Also, wherever possible, water your blueberry bush with rainwater because using water from a tap can neutralise the soil conditions.
Pruning your blueberry fruit bush is a winter job and is essential to encourage an abundant annual crop. Pruning at this time is vital because it causes your plant less stress. It is also easier to see the structure of your bush and prune it correctly.
When pruning, you need to cut enough back to promote new growth but not so much that you upset the plant. First, assess your bush and look for any dead or weak branches. Blueberry fruits grow on branches 2-4 years old, so remove anything older than this.