Blueberry bushes with red leaves - HELP !
jserenson
6 years ago
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jason long (Z8a/7b)
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Reddish brown leaves on my blueberry bushes?
Comments (4)Mind done red brown green about 6 times all ready on old leaves twice on new small leaves....See MoreSmall leaves on blueberry bush
Comments (8)We use vinegar for our weeds, but it's not too far from our next door neighbors that round-up is a possibility. :/ Yep, planted in the ground. It was a healthy plant last year; I planted at the end of the season, so no fruit, but the leaves were large and plentiful. I have no idea what variety... I'm so new to gardening and didn't think to keep the tag (whoops!). I do know that it's the same as our other bush, which was why I knew something was wrong. Is it just a waiting game for satan to leave the soil (lol) or is there something I can do neutralize it? And thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge. I've got a black thumb and these are my babies!...See Moreblueberries red leaves
Comments (21)Notice how that legacy in the photo is showing chlorosis. The leaf veins are darker than the interveinal leaf tissue, which is yellower than healthy plant tissue. Generally that means an iron deficiency (most likely caused by high pH), but Mg deficiency can do the same thing - albeit usually starting on older leaves whereas a Fe deficiency tends to be the whole plant, or newer leaves. The photos I have seen of Mg deficiencies in bbâÂÂs are quite variable. Then, the red color still could be either the cooler weather impacting P availability, or an additional symptom of Mg deficiency. The plant is already stressed/struggling even before the stress of transplanting. DonâÂÂt destroy any plants based on my commentary! I have limited practical experience with bbâÂÂs, and have never dealt with a virus issue myself. IâÂÂve simply done a lot of reading, and am trying to provide possible suggestions to investigate. One source that I refer to often is Spectrum Analyticsâ document on fertilizing blueberries. See Spectrum Analytic Inc. FERTILIZING BLUEBERRIES The photo on page 24 is the closest I have seen to your plantâÂÂs red, other than some virus photos (e.g. cornell) I would suggest reading there about P and Mg, along with all the other good info, if you havenâÂÂt already. You fertilized with a fertilized that included Mg . . . but what is your native soil like? Could it already have been Mg deficient? High in K or Ca that could make the Mg less available? (seems plausible if your region has natural mineral springs). Plus, it appears, based on the potted plant, there may have been preexisting issues - perhaps with Mg. BlueberryHillsFarm had the best suggestion right at the beginning. A leaf and soil analysis is in order. Otherwise, itâÂÂs just guesses and testing to see what various treatments might do. Even so, were it me, I might try a test on one or two plants by applying espom salts to provide additional Mg. 1/4 cup evenly distributed in a 10-inch diameter circle around the plant. (source for application recommendation). When I recently suspected a Mg deficiency in a couple plants, I added 1 Tbs per gallon of water and wetted the root zone. Results are yet to be determined. DonâÂÂt forget, the fresh sawdust will tie up nitrogen in itâÂÂs decomposition. You may need to add more nitrogen than normal to compensate for this....See MoreBlueberry Bush Division/Blueberry Bush wound treatment
Comments (3)What you are suggesting I have tried on other single stem plants, but was not successful. If it were possible to split the stem, or trunk down through the roots so each half would have some of the crown AND some roots you might do it, but I don't think it is possible with the plants you have. I also do not think any dressing or sealing material would help. Al...See Morejserenson
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