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I have transplanted a blueberry bush that I have for 5 years that has never flowered or fruited. It was in a large patio pot. I have put it in an ericaceous raised bed and guess what happened it has produced flowers.
I would not expect to get fruit at this time of year, has anybody had any experience of a blueberry fruiting in the autumn/winter ?
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No, one of mine has shrivelled up and died and is destined for replacement. Don't they need a pollinator? you might be out of luck for fruit.
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(15-09-2021, 09:26 AM)JJB Wrote: No, one of mine has shrivelled up and died and is destined for replacement. Don't they need a pollinator? you might be out of luck for fruit. Still plenty of bees about and plenty of shrubs with flowers so who knows ?
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Do they need another variety of blueberry to cross pollinate (not just a bee)?
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I believe so, a bit like some pears. RHS say 'Although many blueberries are partly or fully self-pollinating, it is best to grow two or preferably three different cultivars, as cross-pollinated plants tend to produce more abundant crops.' So you might get some fruit Can. Fingers crossed.
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I have 3 other blueberry plants but they are going dormant at the moment no flowers on them
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There are blueberries on the bush now, very small and not ripe yet.
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look at these blueberries in January
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I've never seen anything like it Can
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11-09-2022, 01:35 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-09-2022, 01:35 AM by Can the Man.)
It’s at it again, after fruiting earlier in the year it’s having a 2nd flush of flowers so I expect a 2nd flush of berries but they will probably be small and bitter again. I’ll photo it tomorrow and post.
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