Latest summary of precautions for blueberry introduction

Blueberries have extremely high economic value and development prospects. They are currently a high-end health fruit on the market. Their nutritional value and medicinal value have been widely developed, and deep-processed blueberry products are emerging one after another, with good market benefits. However, wild resources are limited, so large-scale artificial cultivation is imperative. However, many issues need attention when introducing blueberries. The following is an introduction for everyone.

1. Cultivated varieties

When purchasing seedlings, the first thing is to choose the right variety. A variety is the key to the success or failure of blueberry planting, and there are currently many blueberry varieties. Before introduction and cultivation, if blueberries are also grown locally, it is best to investigate the locally cultivated blueberries to avoid repeatedly introducing varieties that are not suitable for local planting or have poor benefits. It is recommended to choose large-fruited varieties, as the fruit is larger, more popular with consumers on the market, and has relatively good economic benefits.

2. Seedling selection

There are now relatively large blueberry variety and seedling sales companies at home and abroad, but there are not many truly pure varieties. If you want to purchase and introduce seedlings with truly pure varieties, you need to buy from regular and capable nursery companies. Only in this way can the quality of the seedlings be guaranteed and the risk of introduction reduced. At the same time, when selecting seedlings, it is best to choose large seedlings of 2-3 years or more. They should have 3~5 branches, be more than 30 cm, free of pests and diseases, have complete root systems, no mechanical damage, and be robust seedlings for cultivation.

3. Pollination varieties

Some blueberry varieties are not self-fruitful, so pollinator trees must be configured. Generally, highbush blueberry varieties can be selected as pollinator trees. Lowbush and highbush blueberries have relatively high self-fruitfulness rates, but cross-pollination can significantly improve yield and quality. The ratio of pollinator trees to main cultivated varieties is 1:1 or 2:1.

4. Soil and pH value

Blueberries are perennial fruit trees. One planting can grow for several decades. When introducing and cultivating them, long-term planning must be done. Before the blueberry seedlings are purchased, the land must be prepared in advance and the acidity adjusted. Brown soil, yellow soil, and red soil are all acidic soils and are relatively suitable for blueberry planting. Generally, weakly acidic and neutral soils can also be planted after improvement. If the soil pH value is above 7.0, blueberry planting will be more difficult, and some sulfur powder and organic matter need to be added to solve it. For calcareous soil and saline-alkali land, where the soil is relatively heavy and there are no irrigation conditions, it is best not to plant, as it is very easy to fail.

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