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Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species and proper soil modifications are used. Blueberries are typically used in the landscape as hedges for screening purposes, but they can also be used in cluster plantings, or as single specimen plants.
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species and proper soil modifications are used. This leaflet covers the basic growing requirements for homeowners interested in growing blueberry bushes for personal use.
If you’re looking to add a touch of blue to your garden and enjoy fresh, homegrown blueberries, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of how to grow blueberries in North Carolina.
That’s why I created a list of the 10 Best Blueberries to Grow in North Carolina! This ultimate guide will give you the best blueberries to grow, why you should grow them , and even how to grow them.
From commercial farms to backyard bushes, blueberries thrive in North Carolina’s temperate climate. We chatted with Bill Cline, an extension plant pathologist at NC State University, to learn more about growing our own blueberries. Follow these tips to ensure a successful harvest of delicious summer fruit. 1. Learn the basics.
With the right species and proper soil modifications, blueberries can be grown anywhere in North Carolina. The rabbiteye types of blueberries are more drought and heat resistant, and will tolerate a wider range of soil types than highbush blueberries.
Growing Blueberries in North Carolina. Bill Cline Department of Plant Pathology North Carolina State University. TYPES OF BLUEBERRIES – There are dozens of wild species, including thirteen native to North Carolina! Only a few are harvested commercially: Lowbush – Maine and Canada. Half-high – Minnesota. Highbush –Northern states.
Blueberries are packed with nutrition, delicious and -- since they tend to be disease and pest resistant -- surprisingly easy to grow. Read our tips for how to grow blueberries in North Carolina.
It is essential for good growth that you remove approximately 2 ⁄ 3 of the top growth on bare-root plants and 1 ⁄ 2 on containerized plants at planting, leaving only 1-3 of the most vigorous upright shoots. In addition, remove any remaining flower buds (plump rounded buds), so that the plants will not flower the first year.
Types of blueberries that can be grown in North Carolina are Highbush, Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush. The Rabbiteye (Vaccinium virgatum), however, is native to the southeast and easiest to grow. It is the one that does best in home gardens in the Piedmont.