Cultivated blueberries differ from the wild blueberries in the garden not only because of the different size of the fruit, but also because of the different requirements in terms of soil composition and location.
Cultivated blueberries like the sun
While wild blueberries can usually be collected in the semi-shady clearings in the boggy forest, the specially bred cultivated blueberries prefer a location that is more in full sun. This should openly let the sunlight reach the plants, but should still be positioned rather sheltered from the wind. You don't need to dig very deep when planting the blueberries, as they spread their roots rather shallowly.
The floor thing
It is firmly anchored in the minds of many gardeners that blueberries usually thrive in the rather acidic soil of bog forests. However, the blueberries grown for the garden are mostly varieties from North America that do not need acidic soil for their growth. However, adding the following components to the planting does not harm:
- sand
- compost
- horn shavings
tips and tricks
When purchasing the blueberry plants, find out exactly what demands the respective variety has on the pH value of the soil.