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Tyke

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Blueberries - which varieties
« on: November 29, 2008, 21:02:12 »
I planted a Blueberry last January that produces only a few flowers and no fruit. It did go from a tiny stick to a metre high bush and otherwise looks very healthy. I'll put it down to the bush getting estalished for the year.

I read that you get better results if you have 2 different varieties next to each other for cross-pollination. The original one was Earliblue that fruits in July. I have stuggled to find another type that also fruits at this time. The nearest i have found it Patriot that is late July to mid-august.

Anyone know if this difference of a few weeks will make much difference?

Amazin

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Re: Blueberries - which varieties
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 23:20:32 »
All you need is an overlap in the flowering season for them to cross pollinate and you'll be fine.
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Tyke

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Re: Blueberries - which varieties
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 20:08:00 »
Thanks. I've opted for Patriot and i'll see how it goes...

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Re: Blueberries - which varieties
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2008, 22:17:40 »
Good luck - let us know how you get on.

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