I am in Fort Myers FL zone 10a. I have 2 blueberries, 2 black raspberries, 2 gooseberries, 1 mango, 1 coconut palm, 2 bananas, and recently 50 strawberry crowns, 4 varieties. Also 2 small lime bushes. I just cut open a store bought papaya for the first time. Good lord, now I'm thinking of growing a papaya. That thing has a ton of seeds. This is a Mexico type, huge fruit. Wonders what the little ones taste like? I almost forgot to include mini canaloupe and mini watermelon for the first time. This gardening thing is growing on me, lol. I have my blueberries in 18 gallon pots so far. A Pink Lemonade and a high bush that I bought from a Labelle Blueberry farm. New growth buds are everywhere. Yay! Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for a thorough explanation on how to best plant blueberry bushes. Exactly what I needed before planting my first blueberry bush. You are a great teacher and clearly enjoy what you are doing. Great job!
Blueberries can also be grown in pots. I have 9 potted blueberry plants and they are thriving. The berries you get from your garden are much more delicious than the store bought.
@@TheUrbanHarvest do elderberries also need acidic soil? It'd be great if you did more soil preparation and planting videos for the various crops you have on your site. I'm in Tampa plan on getting more seeds and plants from you soon.
Hi: Just another point of mixing your blueberry varieties. The blooming timing most be similar for cross-pollination. An early variety and a late will bloom in different times and will not benefit from cross-pollination. So maybe out of the four plants two different early varieties and two late will do the magic and you will blueberries for a longer period.
Just bought some (beginning of February) when they usually fruit, I just learned. Shucks! There are only leaf buds on them now, so they must have come from a northern source. So maybe they'll fruit later?
Well, that may be why my plants look so sickly. I can't thank you enough. We have an urban veganic permaculture food forest in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom my sweet friend.
Wonderful! It can be tricky to keep the soil acidic enough. I hope this helps! My plants are showing their first new growth of the season already. Cant wait for harvest season again!
Thank you! My 2-3year Austin blueberry plant was sparsely blooming this year. 10 blueberries, and critters or birds got them. Panhandle gardening! Anna
The pH for blueberries is identical to redwoods. Since I've been growing dawn redwoods for close to thirty years now, I'll just apply all of that to my blueberries!
Just found ur videos .. u explain things alot Easy-going then others .. and show to .. glad I found u.. on blueberries should they get lots of sun or a little
Yes, this is what I've heard. I bought Canadian peat and have organic matter (leaves). I have cocoa coir also. I'll have to check my pH before planting. If the soil is already acidic should I still use the coir, coffee grounds and peat? would
Great video! I've never tried all the soil amendments like you did. Makes me want to try blueberries again. I've always had some disease take them out but if the plant would have been healthier than maybe I wouldn't have had the diseases!
So glad I found your channel! Where do you buy pine bark mulch? Is it the same kind you buy in bags and see people using in their flower beds? Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
I think U said u planted 4 different types of blueberry plants, I didn't hear what the 4 types were. I would love to know which 4 are the best to buy??? & if you know where the best place to buy from. Fruits seem to be the most expensive plants to buy. I live in Central Florida, but I come to St. pete every month because my husbands family lives there. Thank u for any input. I love your channel.
Great tips! Another use for my coffee grounds, yeah! I have 4 blueberry bushes and 3 varieties that I have been wanting to plant so this was perfect timing :) Where can I find the Epsoma soil acidifier at a brick n mortar location?
Are there any nurseries in the Pinellas county area that you reccomend getting the blueberry plants from? I have been searching the internet for a nursury but haven't had any luck
There are 20 or so varieties all of which do good here. The important thing is to mix up the varieties as much as possible if you have 3 plants get 3 different varieties. It will increase yields and if planned for can extend your season.
Blueberries can take full sun but do need acidic soil, you can plant them in a container with acidic soil or you can modify the ground soil around where you plan to plant, however a container will be more successful most likely. Mid-December to mid-February is the best time to plant them
Hi. I inherited a blueberry bush and am excited to plant it. I will get another so there's a different variety to help with growth. As I'm new with all of this, I have to say I got confused. At the beginning you said that Blueberry plants require a lot of acidity. But the amendments you listed were low acid. ??? What am I not understanding here?
I have had problems the last two seasons trying to find different varieties of blueberries !! So my experience growing them has been 😩 One thought I had about your mix was why do you not use your oak tree leaves instead of pine bark ? As a landscaper I plant a lot of Azalea's near oak trees which are a high acidity plant also. Or is it for aerating the roots ?
The oak leaves break down wonderfully & I will often use that as a mulch if I don't have pine needles around. I like the bark in the beginning for aeration. But growing plants is more like art than a science so lots of materials can be used depending on whats on hand.
Hi, I am getting ready to plant blueberries & I was wondering if you could clarify what you mean by "2 parts", 1 part"...Does the part mean gallon, 2 gallons? It looks like you're using a 2 gallon bucket but I'm confused on the measurement needed. Thank you
@audreywy1743 it's proportional. "1 part" and "2 parts" can refer to any SIZE amount. If you put 1 teaspoon of something, then put 2 teaspoons of the other. If you put 1 cup, do 2 cups. 1 barrel to 2 barrels...1 truck to 2 trucks....etc...etc...
What you see in the video is exactly what went in the ground. I mulch with pine needles and feed with acidic fertilizer a couple times a year. That's it for these plants.
Are there specific varieties preferred for say, Palm Beach County? Also, can berries particularly blueberries currant and blackberries be grown from seed, and in pots?
There are a ton of varieties that do great here, I haven't found one to do outstanding compared to the others, they all grow great here! You could start from seed but it is no easy task. The cost of both of the bushes is usually not that much so its worth the plant cost for these in my opinion. Yes they can be grown just fine in pots.
Thanks I have wanted to plant blueberries but my soil ph is above 7. If you set up the blueberry plants as you have suggested, do you have to continue to add amendments to keep the soil ph down?
I just ordered blueberry plants from Baker Creek. I have cypress mulch and black gold potting mix. Would I be ok to use those 2 and uncooked coffee grounds? Trying to work with what I have due to the stay at home order... I'm a newbie gardener and never grown blueberries.
I would suggest getting a soil acidifier, the coffee grounds wont lower it much & its much easier to make the plants happy now then it is to fix it down the road. You can order the acidifier online so you don't have to go to the store... amzn.to/33PJyc9 Happy Gardening!
Coffee shops give them away by the trash bag full! Try starbucks or better yet a local shop. I have 2 5 gallon buckets I pick up weekly from a local shop here.
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I am in Fort Myers FL zone 10a. I have 2 blueberries, 2 black raspberries, 2 gooseberries, 1 mango, 1 coconut palm, 2 bananas, and recently 50 strawberry crowns, 4 varieties. Also 2 small lime bushes. I just cut open a store bought papaya for the first time. Good lord, now I'm thinking of growing a papaya. That thing has a ton of seeds. This is a Mexico type, huge fruit. Wonders what the little ones taste like? I almost forgot to include mini canaloupe and mini watermelon for the first time. This gardening thing is growing on me, lol. I have my blueberries in 18 gallon pots so far. A Pink Lemonade and a high bush that I bought from a Labelle Blueberry farm. New growth buds are everywhere. Yay! Thank you for your videos.
thank you...I came home with 3 pink lemonade blueberry plants
Thanks for a thorough explanation on how to best plant blueberry bushes. Exactly what I needed before planting my first blueberry bush. You are a great teacher and clearly enjoy what you are doing. Great job!
So nice of you and glad to hear it was helpful for you. Happy gardening!
Blueberries can also be grown in pots. I have 9 potted blueberry plants and they are thriving. The berries you get from your garden are much more delicious than the store bought.
100%!!!
I've never planted blueberries before but love eating them. I didn't even realize you could grow those in Florida. So awesome!
Yes, they do pretty well here!
Austin is a variety type for hot humid weather.
Thanks for this helpful video. Your daughter and dog add to the friendliness factor.
Aw thanks : ) Constant companions for me. Glad it was helpful!
Yes, will love to hear more edible landscape recommendations for central Florida. Thanks for all the content and videos you share.
You got it!
@@TheUrbanHarvest do elderberries also need acidic soil? It'd be great if you did more soil preparation and planting videos for the various crops you have on your site. I'm in Tampa plan on getting more seeds and plants from you soon.
She is adorable!❤️
Hi: Just another point of mixing your blueberry varieties. The blooming timing most be similar for cross-pollination. An early variety and a late will bloom in different times and will not benefit from cross-pollination. So maybe out of the four plants two different early varieties and two late will do the magic and you will blueberries for a longer period.
With the number and varieties I have planted I've got them staggered over the season. But for smaller gardens its something to keep in mind!
Just bought some (beginning of February) when they usually fruit, I just learned. Shucks! There are only leaf buds on them now, so they must have come from a northern source. So maybe they'll fruit later?
Well, that may be why my plants look so sickly. I can't thank you enough. We have an urban veganic permaculture food forest in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom my sweet friend.
Wonderful! It can be tricky to keep the soil acidic enough. I hope this helps! My plants are showing their first new growth of the season already. Cant wait for harvest season again!
Love your content. Just discovered you recently. Also live in central Florida, but moved her recently from Midwest. It's so much different here!
Its a big change for sure! Glad its been helpful.
Thank you! My 2-3year Austin blueberry plant was sparsely blooming this year. 10 blueberries, and critters or birds got them. Panhandle gardening! Anna
they need the acidity and consistent fertilizer. should help with more regular production. happy gardening!
Great video. I'm starting my own garden in my back yard. Would love to have more space for chickens as well.
Glad it was helpful. You can fit a lot in a small space. You can do it! ruclips.net/video/W66RI7xYVsA/видео.html
The pH for blueberries is identical to redwoods. Since I've been growing dawn redwoods for close to thirty years now, I'll just apply all of that to my blueberries!
Cool : )
Thanks for the tips. I scored 6 plants on sale and need to get them in the ground.
Good luck!
Thanks for the great videos you shared . It helps a lot in my yards😊
Glad to hear it!
Thank you.
Just found ur videos .. u explain things alot Easy-going then others .. and show to .. glad I found u.. on blueberries should they get lots of sun or a little
Lots, the more the better! Glad its been a good fit : )
You are the best!
Glad it was helpful
Also, Florida sandy soil is already more acidic.
Yes, this is what I've heard. I bought Canadian peat and have organic matter (leaves). I have cocoa coir also. I'll have to check my pH before planting. If the soil is already acidic should I still use the coir, coffee grounds and peat? would
@@susankarpy9246 no need to add things if the pH is already good.
Great video! I've never tried all the soil amendments like you did. Makes me want to try blueberries again. I've always had some disease take them out but if the plant would have been healthier than maybe I wouldn't have had the diseases!
For sure, a healthy plant is much more capable of fighting off pests and disease (just like us)!
Love blueberries 🥰
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So glad I found your channel! Where do you buy pine bark mulch? Is it the same kind you buy in bags and see people using in their flower beds? Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
You can buy it from landscape supply stores, big box stores, amazon, etc. Just make sure its not dyed!
I think U said u planted 4 different types of blueberry plants, I didn't hear what the 4 types were. I would love to know which 4 are the best to buy???
& if you know where the best place to buy from. Fruits seem to be the most expensive plants to buy.
I live in Central Florida, but I come to St. pete every month because my husbands family lives there. Thank u for any input. I love your channel.
Is pine bark a mulch
Great tips! Another use for my coffee grounds, yeah! I have 4 blueberry bushes and 3 varieties that I have been wanting to plant so this was perfect timing :) Where can I find the Epsoma soil acidifier at a brick n mortar location?
Awesome! Avid Brewing on 1st Ave S St. Pete if your local or big box stores like Home Depot/Lowes usually carry it.
Looks good, great info, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
You should give a location like your county sure would be helpful
We are located in St. Petersburg, Florida in the US!
Can you hear me now?
Good vid. Thanks for all the information.👍
About to start a garden in Carrabelle after moving from North Georgia.
Lol yes now! Nice, Ive never been but a friend lived there for awhile and enjoyed it!
Are there any nurseries in the Pinellas county area that you reccomend getting the blueberry plants from? I have been searching the internet for a nursury but haven't had any luck
If you get peat moss from Canada, it is more sustainable.
Do you know how much sunlight they need per day?
I’m trying to figure out where to plant them around my house
Thank you
Thanks
Can you plant in the ground any time of year? Summer?
Where do you buy blueberry bushes? And when? I’m in Dunedin. Ty
I live in zone 9a central florida, what kind of variety blueberry that I have to buy. Thn u
There are 20 or so varieties all of which do good here. The important thing is to mix up the varieties as much as possible if you have 3 plants get 3 different varieties. It will increase yields and if planned for can extend your season.
I have a Austin that is supposed to be good up to zone 9.
Great video, thank you! Would you have a suggestion of where to get that large amount of dry coffee grounds in the Tampa area?
Not dry no. But coffee grounds abound. Making connections with some of the coffee shops will get you a consistent supply.
Thank you... My blueberries are doing great but I was wondering What kin of fertilizer to use. I'm in Panama City, Fl.
I use down to earth acid fertilizer for the blueberry patch.
Just came across this video. What time of the year would you recommend planting the blueberries in pinellas?
Where is the best spot in the garden to plant blueberries? Full Sun, shade…?
All these varieties of blueberries "thrive" in Florida with out cold period ?
What is the best time to plant blueberries? Also do blueberries do well in full Florida sun?
Blueberries can take full sun but do need acidic soil, you can plant them in a container with acidic soil or you can modify the ground soil around where you plan to plant, however a container will be more successful most likely. Mid-December to mid-February is the best time to plant them
Is it too late now to plant some blueberry brushes? I'm in lake county btw
Not too late, you can plant mostly year round (unless dead of "winter"). They just wont fruit until next year.
got any big ones? how has this worked for you?
Hi. I inherited a blueberry bush and am excited to plant it. I will get another so there's a different variety to help with growth. As I'm new with all of this, I have to say I got confused. At the beginning you said that Blueberry plants require a lot of acidity. But the amendments you listed were low acid. ??? What am I not understanding here?
Acid is on a pH scale. The lower the number the more acidic it is. Ideally your soil pH should be close to 5.0.
I have had problems the last two seasons trying to find different varieties of blueberries !! So my experience growing them has been 😩 One thought I had about your mix was why do you not use your oak tree leaves instead of pine bark ? As a landscaper I plant a lot of Azalea's near oak trees which are a high acidity plant also. Or is it for aerating the roots ?
The oak leaves break down wonderfully & I will often use that as a mulch if I don't have pine needles around. I like the bark in the beginning for aeration. But growing plants is more like art than a science so lots of materials can be used depending on whats on hand.
Hi, I am getting ready to plant blueberries & I was wondering if you could clarify what you mean by "2 parts", 1 part"...Does the part mean gallon, 2 gallons? It looks like you're using a 2 gallon bucket but I'm confused on the measurement needed. Thank you
@audreywy1743 it's proportional. "1 part" and "2 parts" can refer to any SIZE amount. If you put 1 teaspoon of something, then put 2 teaspoons of the other. If you put 1 cup, do 2 cups. 1 barrel to 2 barrels...1 truck to 2 trucks....etc...etc...
@@ricardoguerrero9163 thank you for replying. I do understand that part. I was wondering what the volume she was using for each blueberry plant.
Great video. Do you use any form of compost during the planting/growing process?
What you see in the video is exactly what went in the ground. I mulch with pine needles and feed with acidic fertilizer a couple times a year. That's it for these plants.
Are there specific varieties preferred for say, Palm Beach County? Also, can berries particularly blueberries currant and blackberries be grown from seed, and in pots?
There are a ton of varieties that do great here, I haven't found one to do outstanding compared to the others, they all grow great here! You could start from seed but it is no easy task. The cost of both of the bushes is usually not that much so its worth the plant cost for these in my opinion. Yes they can be grown just fine in pots.
Thanks I have wanted to plant blueberries but my soil ph is above 7. If you set up the blueberry plants as you have suggested, do you have to continue to add amendments to keep the soil ph down?
Over time it will start to rise if nothing else is added. Using acidic mulch & an acidic fertilizer once a year should do the trick though.
I just ordered blueberry plants from Baker Creek. I have cypress mulch and black gold potting mix. Would I be ok to use those 2 and uncooked coffee grounds? Trying to work with what I have due to the stay at home order... I'm a newbie gardener and never grown blueberries.
I would suggest getting a soil acidifier, the coffee grounds wont lower it much & its much easier to make the plants happy now then it is to fix it down the road. You can order the acidifier online so you don't have to go to the store... amzn.to/33PJyc9 Happy Gardening!
@@TheUrbanHarvest Thank you so much for your help!
What do you recommend fertilizing with?
Espoma has a fertilizer, I typically do a combo of the amendments that I put in for this video.
Soil acidity is really important with Blueberries (and those PH meters they sell on Amazon and hardware stores SUCK!!)
Its amazing how soil acidity changes nutrient availability!
Just snagged a discount blueberry bush at ALDI for $6! Do you recommend planting in full sun, or could they do well in afternoon shade?
Nice! Full sun would be ideal.
How did you get that many coffee grounds? @_@
Coffee shops give them away by the trash bag full! Try starbucks or better yet a local shop. I have 2 5 gallon buckets I pick up weekly from a local shop here.
South Florida okay for blueberries?
They do need some chill. Check the UF IFAS extension to see if specific varieties can handle it.
What zone are you in? I am in coastal panhandle
9b, Tampa Bay area