tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post7051368098351663519..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Pruning the BlueberriesMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-11415139331264509072016-09-09T09:14:05.912+01:002016-09-09T09:14:05.912+01:00I like blueberry and have just started growing the...I like blueberry and have just started growing them from seeds about 2 months ago. I know it is a challenging task growing from seeds especially in a tropical country (Malaysia). The height of my plants is about 3 inches tall. I am not too sure whether they will bear fruits in the future. Albert Heonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282053880786605033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-74284408088997316392012-08-26T23:07:44.511+01:002012-08-26T23:07:44.511+01:00I love your faith and conviction Mark,
I've go...I love your faith and conviction Mark,<br />I've got one plant and after reading an earlier post of yours about pruning the old wood, I went straight out and pruned mine...but I may have been a little too cautious. I didn't cut back to the same degree as you. The plant isn't that old so I'm thinking a little trim will be sufficient.<br />I'm hoping I've done enough but we shall have to wait to see. There's buds appearing but we only offically enter spring next Saturday, so I may have some time to wait. <br />If I get fruit you'll get to hear...in fact everyone will! :D Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-51144888085883277212012-08-26T14:17:53.745+01:002012-08-26T14:17:53.745+01:00Still on the todo list! - get blueberry bushes. Bu...Still on the todo list! - get blueberry bushes. But where to put them?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-73843548481360069212012-08-26T12:09:40.169+01:002012-08-26T12:09:40.169+01:00We just put in blueberries last year. We got a lit...We just put in blueberries last year. We got a little crop this year. I'm hoping it improves next year.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-8791844837267647912012-08-26T11:42:25.582+01:002012-08-26T11:42:25.582+01:00I am tempted to increase my plants by an extra one...I am tempted to increase my plants by an extra one, I have a free with pp paid though offer for a blueberry. I gave my two bushes a snip the other week as they seem big. I had a huge harvest this year. Netting the bushes really paid off.Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-68082774288176027382012-08-26T10:40:42.536+01:002012-08-26T10:40:42.536+01:00We have four blueberries planted on the plot but h...We have four blueberries planted on the plot but haven't had much fruit from them this year. So far we have resisted netting them and tried to get to the berries before the birds but this year we haven't visited the plot as often so I think the birds have had the edge. Note for next year - construct a cage around the blueberries - shame as they are really attractive ornamental plants too.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-86797368298854581342012-08-26T08:10:34.307+01:002012-08-26T08:10:34.307+01:00I have never tried taking cuttings from Blueberry ...I have never tried taking cuttings from Blueberry plants, but it sounds as if it ought to be possible. I increase my stock by sending off for the "Free - just pay P and P" ones that are advertised in magazines. That way you get a decent plant for only about £5.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-83698082577721568192012-08-26T06:07:45.739+01:002012-08-26T06:07:45.739+01:00I am reading everything about blueberries with int...I am reading everything about blueberries with interest at the moment having recently become the proud carer of two plants that are about to fruit, so thanks for this post. Have you ever tried to strike plants from the cuttings? Is it possible? Is there anyone out there who increases their plant numbers that way? gardengluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878662637625011658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-72424675672463842312012-08-26T01:14:41.077+01:002012-08-26T01:14:41.077+01:00From what I read you may have done well. What I re...From what I read you may have done well. What I read said to remove all the canes that were over 5 years old. <br />My pink blueberries still look fine but the larger ones that I got from the flea market got some attention for some kind of caterpillar (I removed 4 of them from the 2 plants) that stripped them of all but the top two or three leaves on the highest stems :(becky3086https://www.blogger.com/profile/01026872543168452124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-72653048057258764832012-08-25T23:02:54.311+01:002012-08-25T23:02:54.311+01:00I pruned my blueberries last autumn this way as we...I pruned my blueberries last autumn this way as well. I felt really bad as they were so thick but now as we approach spring they are looking great and covered in flowers. I also watched a couple of you tube clips. digging up the dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826367964205052955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-62825662124981280752012-08-25T19:09:23.979+01:002012-08-25T19:09:23.979+01:00I'd love to try and grow blueberries but am no...I'd love to try and grow blueberries but am not sure they would survive our heat! They're one of my favourite fruits (I make blueberry ice cream) but I have to use frozen berries sadly.... lol xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-37258685007095555742012-08-25T18:57:15.895+01:002012-08-25T18:57:15.895+01:00I've never pruned my blueberries yet, they'...I've never pruned my blueberries yet, they're about four year old so I've probably got a couple of years to go before they're at the same stage as yours. I'm getting a decent crop this year, they must approve of the weather.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com