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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Kea on November 15, 2007, 15:42:44

Title: Partner for Blueberry 'Bluecrop'?
Post by: Kea on November 15, 2007, 15:42:44
Everyone says you need two different blueberries to get a good crop. I have a bluecrop and I assume I need one that flowers at the same time but I'm having difficulty deciding which variety would flower at the same time. Help?
Title: Re: Partner for Blueberry 'Bluecrop'?
Post by: Suzanne on November 16, 2007, 12:45:56
I would be interested in your replies as well as I have been given two blueberry plants (still in tubs as I have alkaline soil) - but no idea what type?
Title: Re: Partner for Blueberry 'Bluecrop'?
Post by: calendula on November 16, 2007, 18:30:50
it isn't essential as they are self fertilising but cross pollination is supposed to help. I have 2 lots of 2 bushes (each 2 being the same variety) and they do fine

the thing is is that if you like blueberries, or love them even you will want to have more, and more, and more  ;D so whatever the reasoning behind it having more will be beneficial (except to the wallet)
Title: Re: Partner for Blueberry 'Bluecrop'?
Post by: Pigletwillie on November 17, 2007, 23:19:30
Almost any will do, try Chandler which has big berries or top hat, both do well for me in the midlands and I have nearly 20 bushes.
Title: Re: Partner for Blueberry 'Bluecrop'?
Post by: Suzanne on November 18, 2007, 09:59:13
Great and thanks for the advice. It looks like I will have to put in a raised ericaceous border as I love blueberries. Yum