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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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1. Effects of high temperatures on blueberry growth: Blueberries can tolerate temperatures of 40–50°C during the growing season. When temperatures exceed 40–50°C, blueberries may experience growth and development issues due to difficulty in root water absorption. Dwarf blueberries produce more rh...Read more »
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Blueberries are admired not only for their nutritional value but also for the longevity of the plants themselves. A healthy blueberry shrub can live for decades, sometimes up to half a century, if given the right care and environment. Yet, one of the biggest questions for growers who choose to cu...Read more »
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Blueberries have a certain elegance in the way they grow, producing clusters of deep-blue fruit that seem almost painted against the green of their foliage. They are also one of the few fruit crops that can be cultivated successfully in both cooler and warmer climates—provided that the grower und...Read more »
