This year old Bluecrop bush shows many older, weaker canes and.
When the bushes are mature after several years, remove older central canes and prune inward pointing laterals back to the main cane. Prune when dormant in late winter or early spring. Fall pruning is not recommended, because the new shoots could be killed by a cold winter. If necessary, thin out the dormant fruit buds to get fewer but larger berries.
In some parts of the country, it is best to plant blueberries in spring or fall, but in coastal areas of Southern California, the mild climate allows us to generally plant them any time of the year. Blueberries have shallow root systems, which means they will need more water than some of the other fruits and vegetables you grow in your backyard garden.
The blueberries are abundant on this bush, which reaches approximately 4 feet and will spread over time.
Late fall is not the time to do a lot of active maintenance on your blueberry bushes. The best approach to winter care is to complete fertilizing tasks in late summer to allow the plants to go. May 14, Protecting blueberries over winter by covering the plants and mulching around them can be beneficial.
It is important when covering the plants to trap heat much like a small greenhouse. A frame of PVC covered and securely anchored can accomplish this purpose. Also, keep your plants moist. Moist soil absorbs and retains more bushgrinding.clubted Reading Time: 3 mins. Care through the seasons.
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March- Prune bushes before new growth begins, after coldest weather has passed. April, May- Plant new blueberry bushes. May, June- Apply mulch for growing season. July- Harvest. July through September- Apply soil amendments. September, October- Apply mulch for winter protection and enjoy fall color.