-
In the last decade, agriculture has been reshaped by technologies that merge biology with engineering. Hydroponics, in particular, has become one of the most promising pathways for sustainable food production in controlled environments such as vertical farms and commercial greenhouses. Among the ...Read more »
-
Blueberries are oligotrophic plants, containing significantly lower levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium compared to other fruit trees. They have relatively low nutrient requirements, so fertilization must strictly avoid overapplication to prevent fertilizer damage. B...Read more »
-
In commercial agriculture, profitability often comes down to details invisible to the casual eye. While growers may focus on lighting, fertilization schedules, or crop genetics, the humble plant container plays a decisive role in determining whether a crop thrives or fails. Among all container fe...Read more »
-
When professional growers or commercial farms consider blueberry cultivation, one of the first technical questions they raise is: “Do you really understand the characteristics of blueberry roots? Has the bucket design been optimized for that?” This question goes far beyond the surface of product ...Read more »
-
In modern greenhouses and vertical farming, more and more growers are choosing the NFT hydroponic system. The reason is simple: it is lightweight in structure, space-efficient, and allows plant roots to continuously access a thin film of circulating nutrient solution, ensuring a steady supply of ...Read more »
-
In recent years, the demand for blueberries has surged worldwide. From fresh fruit markets to frozen exports, from juice concentrates to nutraceutical products, blueberries have steadily climbed the ranks of high-value crops. For commercial growers, this rise in demand presents an opportunity—but...Read more »
-
Although blueberries possess strong cold tolerance, frost damage occasionally occurs. Frost damage primarily manifests as winter dieback and flower bud damage, with dieback being the most common issue. In northern regions with high latitudes, severe winters, and prolonged periods of low temperatu...Read more »
-
Blueberry farming has grown from being a niche specialty crop into one of the most profitable branches of commercial berry cultivation. Whether in North America, Europe, or Asia, demand continues to rise as consumers increasingly seek out berries for their flavor, health benefits, and versatility...Read more »
-
Growing Blueberries in Containers: The Best Potting Mix for Commercial Success Blueberries are no longer just a seasonal fruit that people buy occasionally at the grocery store. Over the past decade, they have emerged as one of the most sought-after berries in the fresh produce market, valued for...Read more »
-
Cultivating appropriate tree shape and correctly handling the relationship between nutrient growth and reproductive growth of blueberry plants are extremely important technical means and measures to ensure that large-fruited blueberry cultivation obtains the best balanced yield and optimal qualit...Read more »
-
The main pruning methods for blueberries include long pruning, short pruning, thinning, cutting back, level pruning, thinning flowers and fruits, and removing flower buds. 1. Long pruning Do not prune 1-year-old branches. Long pruning is used on strong branches, whose tips can bear a string of fr...Read more »
-
1. Nutrient Pot Preparation Prepare nutrient pots of appropriate specifications based on the blueberry species, variety, and time of nursery release for commercial seedlings. For one-year-old commercial seedlings, use 10cm × 10cm nutrient pots. For two-year-old commercial seedlings, use 12cm × 12...Read more »
