Topic: Aldi fruit bushes - how/when to plant?

[carlby]

That's really useful information about the variety of fruit, thanks.  Do you know if I need another cultivar for the blueberry?

I'm starting another post asking for advice about an edible hedge so anyone has the inclination then please have a look.

[Spudbash]

Hi carlby,

This is the best source of info on blueberry-growing that I know - it's a bit equivocal on pollinators, though..

http://www.dorset-blueberry.com/advice.html

Spudbash  :)

[Growing4twins]

Thanks for that link Spudbash, that answered my question on where i was going to plant my blueberry.  Looks like another plant for a container as my mom thinks my soil is alkaline.  Is there a quick home test you can do to see what type of soil you have??

[brown thumb]

i think there is an home recipe mix vinegar with some of your own soil cant find the thread anywhere might not be on this site some one more experienced might tell you the correct method

[Stopp]

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/gardening/ht/Soil_Test.htm

Is this it?

Sharon xx

[brown thumb]

thats the one thank you for finding it again for me knew i saw it some where

[carlby]

Thanks for the info.  Hmmm, I don't want to grow them in pots, yet I know my soil isn't acidic.  I thought I could just add something acidic.  Must do a bit of research (unless anyone expert is reading)

[Growing4twins]

Thanks for that link Sharon, I shall be doing that tomorrow :). How much does the PH vary in a garden??  My garden isnt huge but is possible that 1 side is acid & the other is alkaline?? 

Wel i have plenty of ash from the beastie bush if it is acidic, any 1 got any pine needles if it goes the other way???

Sorry for hi-jacking & changing the subject of the thread :/