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Blueberries
have a low tolerance for fertilizer and young, newly established plants
are often killed by over-fertilization or by using the wrong type of
fertilizer. For this reason, your local Co-op store has a specially
formulated fertilizer that can be used on newly set blueberry plants
(see guide below).
Blueberries
prefer the ammonium form of nitrogen instead of the nitrate form because
nitrate ions are very damaging to blueberries on certain soil types.
Ammonium sulfate is most often used.
Blueberry
soils need a consistent moisture level for a fertilizer program to be
effective. A good organic mulch and deep watering are recommended. Also,
get a soil test before planting blueberries. These plants prefer an acid
soil with a pH of 4.3-5.2. Without the proper soil pH, no fertilization
program will work.
As
mentioned, for optimum blueberry production, a good fertilizer is
essential. Ask for our Blueberry Special Fertilizer at your local Co-op
store. It’s packaged and distributed by Red Fox Fertilizer and
contains the ammonium form of nitrogen (12) most recommended along with
phosphorus (4), potassium (8), macro and minor elements to grow and
maintain a healthy plant with lots of fruit. You’ll be amazed with the
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