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Comments (1)Sometimes a blueberry grower will remove the blossoms, in the spring, from a bush that was planted within the past few months. The idea is that the shrub will put more energy into growing roots, and come back stronger next year. I don't think that you have to do this after the shrub has been in the ground for a full season, but it won't hurt the shrub if you do. Pruning is a more drastic method of controlling shrub growth, because it involves removing woody growth from the plant. I usually prune in February or March. Only shrubs that are 5 years old, or older, get pruned. The idea here is to remove older, thicker branches that have begun to slow down, where there are fewer buds and leaves. You are making room for new shoots to grow and expand, and you are allowing more light to get into the center of the shrub. If a branch was damaged by snow/ice, that is another reason for pruning. Once in a while, I will prune off a diseased branch during the summer months, but that is a rare occasion....See MoreAnother Blueberry Question For Mr. Bamboo Rabbit
Comments (6)Hopsalot, Great name btw:) Switching to the Helena fertilizer is a move you won't regret. At $12.70 per #50 bag it is a great deal and a lot easier to apply than the Miracle grow. We picked up our yearly supply last week for the BB and citrus. The application rate per monthly application is 1 oz for first year plants, 2 oz for 2 year olds and 3 ounces for 3+ year old plants. Your plants if they grew well last year would get the 2 ounce dose. 2 ounces is 1/4 cup btw. That is the basic guide but let your judgment rule the way. Basically you look at the plant and can judge if it needs more nitrogen....it is a bit of a learning curve. The leaves should be vibrant green and seem big..you are shooting for 3"+ leaves. Small leaves are an indication you can up your dose. If you are mulching your plants with something other than pinebark you have to adjust the amount upwards some. Let the plants guide you. Watch for tiny red spots on the leaves which is an indication they want more nitrogen. Looks like a sprinkling of paprika on young leaves. Larger red spots mean something different and occurs later in the year. You can still use the miracle grow acid formula also. I use it every two weeks at 1/4 listed strength as a foliar spray. Make sure you hit the underside of the leaves as that is where most of the stomata are located and it is best to do so first thing in the morning when it is cooler as beyond 80 degrees most of the receptors are closed. Feb to Oct yep. Keep the fertilizer away from the stem and apply evenly around the drip line. What kind of plants did you put in? Whether or not to remove some buds is a judgement call and is based on the vigor of the plants growth last year and the number of fruit buds it now has. Can you post some pictures? Make sure you water the plants well Saturday afternoon and that should help protect them from the cold. If the forecast is above 28 they should be fine....See MoreQuestions about another Fig preserves Recipe
Comments (9)jude, fruit preserves are pretty safe, the fruit is acidic and the sugar acts as a preservative. The reason for lemon juice in most preserve recipes is for the acidity to allow commercial pectin to work or for the pectin naturally found in the lemon. Now, that said, figs and tomatoes have both been found to contain borderline levels of acidity, MSU says figs are "slightly above" 4.6, so you want to ensure that you use enough lemon to reduce the acidity to a safe level. Recommended is 2 tablespoons per quart of figs. Bottled lemon juice is preferred because it has a consistent acidity whereas fresh lemons vary Since you have about 3 quarts of figs, ypu'd have about 1 lemon per quart. That's about 2-3 tablespoons of juice plus the peel. If you have nice big juicy lemons it's probably good, but I think I'd add the fresh lemons and a bit extra. Annie...See MoreRECIPE: Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Comments (4)jacki, these sound really good and I have a ton of blueberries in my freezer. I pick at a local u-pick for 70 cents a pound and always manage to pick 40 or 50 pounds throughout the season. I'll definitely be making these, my granddaughter would love them. Dessert for breakfast, what a perfect idea! Annie...See More- 4 years ago
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