Topic: Growing Cranberries and Blueberries

[GodfreyRob]

I have a sngle bush of each of the above and I beleive they need acidic soil - is there anything 'organic' I can add to my soil to make it more acidic?

[actiongran]

I top mine up with leaf mulch twice a year and when they grow too big for pot , i re-pot with some fresh ericaceous compost.

[Robert_Brenchley]

If you can get hold of conifer needles (any forestry plantations near you?) that would do it. They produce lots of humic acid as they rot.

[GodfreyRob]

If you can get hold of conifer needles (any forestry plantations near you?) that would do it. They produce lots of humic acid as they rot.

Thats a great idea (should have thought of that myself) - I will pick some up the next time I am out with the dog - thanks.

[manicscousers]

we mulch with wood chippings and leaves, they seem to like it  :)

[carbonel11]

I believe for the blueberry you will need another plant of a different variety of blueberrie to get effective pollination and maximum yield.