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Perlite Not Good For Container Blueberries

by jpopenoe
June 11, 2020

Container production of blueberries is becoming more popular because it allows increased control of the rooting media. High organic matter and low pH are more easily maintained in containers than in Florida soils, but water retention can be ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Blueberries, Coir, Container Blueberry, Peat, Perlite, Potting Media

Container Production of Highbush Blueberry

by jpopenoe
March 15, 2018

Many people are interested in growing blueberries in containers to provide optimum soil qualities of high organic matter, low pH, and controlled irrigation that are not easily provided in fields. Organic matter requirements are expensive and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Blueberry, Container Production, Potting Media

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