Many gardeners have probably noticed that plants are shrinking . Tiny tomatoeshave been around for awhile , but plant life breeder have also come up with ways toshrink arborvitae , cuke , hydrangeasand goodness have it away what else . For small space gardeners , this stand for more plants in tight places . And , if you love fruit , growing blueberry in containers is now on the table . . . er , the patio .
In the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota , blueberries are toughto grow in the home garden because soils here are more alkaline than loony toons . For good example , my St. Paul garden dirt has a pH of 7.3 to 7.8 in all but a little division of the front yard where it ’s 5.5 , almost acid enough for blueberries , which like a pH of 4.5 to 5.0 . ( Why so different in the front ? My speculation is a pine tree diagram lived there for about 80 twelvemonth before I impress in . ) Two types of blueberry arenative to Minnesota , mostly in the northeastern part of the state .
The best matter about growing blueberries in container is that you may control the potting mixture you apply . There are commercial potting intermixture useable that are ideal for blueberry — typically the computer software will mention thing like rhododendrons or azaleas , other window pane - loving plants . you’re able to add on a standard potting admixture by adding a plant food for acid works and additional peat or coco coir .
Jelly Bean blueberry is one bred for container growing.
If you are develop in a container , pay attention to the pot size recommendation that comes with the plant . Many container blueberry growers recommend a larger lot because the root of the blueberry bush propagate horizontally . blueberry bush care to be well watered ( an in or two a week ) but have skilful drain . The University of Wisconsin recommendsavoiding black potsbecause they heat up up too much . If you plan to move the weed for winter protection or any other reasonableness , remember about how you will do that . ( We recommend every gardener have a cart of some form ! )
For the best fruit production , plant two or more varieties of blueberry in containers near each other to leave for interbreeding - pollination . Technically , many kind are self - pollinating , but you will get better fruit with two flora . architectural plan on covering your containers with net once the Charles Edward Berry come to prevent squirrels and other garden marauders from taking your Charles Edward Berry .
Which miscellany grow best in pots ? Here are a few newer and older smorgasbord that are good for container mature .
Jelly Beanblueberry is a new variety that only gets 1 to 2 invertebrate foot gamey and give rise abundant crops .
Top Hatblueberry grows 2 feet tall and acquit lots of large berries in the mid - season .
Northsky dwarfblueberry develop 2 feet marvelous and 3 feet wide . Be certain to use a large container with this one . It ’s corking for northern Minnesota gardeners because it can take temperature down to -45 degrees .
Northblueis a half - high blueberry , meaning it will grow up to 4 feet improbable . Hardy to geographical zone 3 , but it will need some winter aegis , especially in a container . Give this industrial plant a large container .
Peach Sorbetis a zona 5 blueberry bush designed for container . As its name implies , the flavor is peachy . It grows to 1 to 2 feet high and wide . Make a plan to protect it during the wintertime .
quick to try container blueberries this summertime ? This video contains a lot of outstanding information about arise all type of blueberry ( not just the dwarf ones ) in containers .
