If you’ve had trouble growiing blueberries, it might be your soil. That is why in this video I’m going to show you how to plant blueberries in a container.
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30 Comments
I'm confused why you wouldn't fill the large pot also with acid mix, since you plan to remove the small pot next year and put the plant right back into the hole the small pot made? Don't you want the outer soil to be an acid mix for the plant to grow into later?
Hey, Brian, that blueberry looked rather rootbound. Why didn’t you flay the roots a bit?
Making pine needle compost tea (and having a feeder tube into the irrigation system) one can them drip-irrigate the acidity into the water that irrigates the blueberry and flowers.
There are up to (and more …) 49 different blueberries that can be grown on the West Coat – high bush, low bush, different size fruits, early – mid – late. Just need to find what varieties work for you. Or plant successional varieties so that you are harvesting throughout the entire growing season for blueberries abundanza !!! One also needs to think of shading as blueberries are actually forest border berries – and they love partial sun, partial shade for their paper thin leaves. And don't overwater blueberries – they like moist (humid) soil – but not swampy or peaty sandy bog soil like cranberries.
jersey is a good one too
I did tell you!!
i was always told that the acid from the pine neddles would kill the plants is that true
That’s a sweet trick, Brian. Well played! I’m in the far far far north, but planning on blueberries this spring. I think I’ll double pot mine! Thanks!
I have 2 blackberry plants in containers coming on 2 years since planted barefoot. It now has long skinny branches with barely no leaves. Can I trim down to main stem and maybe change pot size?
Brilliant, I love the double pot concept!
Question: won't the weight of the pot crush the drip tube where it feeds up from the bottom? Could it be better to route the tube through the side of the pot?
Can orange peels and or pine needles be used to raise the acidity?
Suggestion: I find it easier to drill drainage holes in pots with the pot turned upside down.
You, genius! 🤩😎
Blueberries love coffee grinds and their best companions are the Azaleas.
You can hear them singing together at night.
In the Pacific Northwest I have loved Pink Lemonade and Chandler!
What are your thoughts on planting 2 blueberry plants in a half wine barrel? I'm limited on space and I was considering doing this.
Great timing we just dug up 3 bushes that have been in the same spot for 2-3 years and they’ve struggled. Was thinking of putting them in a pot now I probably will.
Putting rocks at the bottom of pots is sort of a gardening myth. They usually block holes more than help drain. Using a sponge is much better. It absorbs excess water, then releases it if the soil is dry.
For those who live up in Orange County, Lahaina Hills Nursery in Santa Ana, CA has an Acid Mix hat I’ve been using for years. It was formulated by the owner, Gary.
If you’re in North San Diego County, I believe Green Thumb Nursery in San Marcos carries it as well.
It’s done wonders for my veggies and berries.
I tried to tell you about the water tube, but you couldn't hear me. 😂
I have 8 blueberry plants. I was just thinking oh no the tube is missing, and then you said it, I was just getting ready to tell you. Lol
Where did you buy your blueberries and mix? I live in San Diego. Please advise. Thank you.
I was yelling at the video about the drip tube 😂
Question what time of light full sun shade ?
Interesting video plants grow in my Georgia soil 7A-B, but bird are a problem when fruiting and prevention a problem
I saw the drip stuff in the hardware store but never seen it used. More videos showing how to do a system of many planters would be useful. And yes, I wondered why you buried the line after saying not to. 😂
Brian you have given me a great idea for repotting my tiny blueberry bushes in my inground garden. I have pots and I have dirt. Thanks so much for the idea.
🤣🤣🤣 I told you that you buried your drip tub but you didn't hear me. Have a blessed weekend 🤗❤️
I was planning on putting strawberries all around my blueberries