How to grow blueberries

1. Basic Introduction

Bilberry mainly grows in Europe, Russia, North America and other places. There are currently more than 90 species in my country. Studies have confirmed that the anthocyanins it contains have relatively good antioxidant effects. Long-term consumption by humans can play a certain protective role on the eyes, improve night vision, and help improve the eyes' ability to adapt to changes in strong and weak light, and it also has a certain effect on protecting vision. In addition, it can strengthen capillaries, improve blood circulation, weaken the viscosity of platelets, prevent the formation of blood clots, and enhance heart and brain function.

2. Breeding methods

1. Planting site selection: The planting site needs to have sufficient water, an annual rainfall of more than 800 mm, and be in a place sheltered from the wind and facing the sun. The planting effect is better on flat or gently sloping land with loose soil, rich organic matter, good drainage and irrigation conditions, and sufficient sunlight. It should be noted that there should be no large trees near the planting site to prevent insufficient light. If you choose to plant on a slope, do not plant at the bottom of the slope where cold air stagnates to avoid frost damage.

2. Soil: Suitable for living on acidic soil and soil rich in organic humus. Cranberry is grown on fertile, loose, deep soil rich in organic humus, which greatly helps increase yield. It is important to note that after selecting the land, the roots of previous crops in the soil must be removed in a timely manner to reduce pathogens.

3. Planting time: Generally, the best planting time is around the beginning of spring every year. If sufficient water can be ensured in winter, planting can also be carried out in autumn and winter. At this time, it is necessary to improve the fertility of the soil. You can add appropriate amounts of bark, sawdust and other materials to the soil to improve its fertility. Also, pay attention to increasing the acidity of the soil. If it is insufficient, add a small amount of sulfuric acid into the soil.

4. Fertilization: Blueberry does not require much fertilizer. Excessive fertilizer is harmful rather than beneficial, so a moderate amount is sufficient. Excessive fertilizer will not only fail to promote its growth, but may also cause adverse effects. In the first year of planting, try to apply as little fertilizer as possible, or even no fertilizer if there is sufficient base fertilizer. It should be noted that no matter when you apply fertilizer, you should not apply it directly to the roots of blueberries to prevent burning.

3. Maintenance Tips

1. Shaping and pruning: Shaping and pruning are necessary steps to make blueberries grow well. When the young trees are two years old, all flower buds should be removed. Starting from the third year, you can keep some flowers and fruits, but be careful about the number of fruits you keep. It should not be too many, otherwise the tree will not be able to bear it and the fruits will fall. In addition, long branches, dead branches, old branches and other useless branches should be pruned in time to avoid consuming excessive nutrients.

2. Pests: In autumn and winter, all cut branches and early fallen diseased branches and leaves should be cleared out of the plantation and burned in a centralized manner to reduce overwintering pathogens and insect sources. Combined with deep plowing in winter, the soil should be plowed to a depth of 20 cm to eliminate overwintering pests in the soil.

3. Bird damage: Pay attention to prevent bird damage. During the fruit ripening period, use bird-proof nets, scarecrows, electric bird repellers, firecrackers, etc. to drive away birds.