What is the outlook for blueberry cultivation in 2020, and what are the cultivation techniques?

Blueberries are a nutrient-rich fruit with good nutritional and health benefits; they can effectively prevent aging of the cranial nerves and have functions such as strengthening the heart, fighting cancer, softening blood vessels, and enhancing human immunity. So what is the outlook for blueberry cultivation in 2020? What are the cultivation techniques?

1. What is the outlook for blueberry cultivation in 2020?

Blueberries are not a fruit native to our country; they originated in North America and East Asia, and the area planted to them in our country is still relatively small. However, market demand for blueberries is very high while supply is relatively small, which has kept blueberry prices consistently high. In addition, blueberries can not only be eaten fresh but are also used to process various secondary food products, and they are very popular in our country as well. Blueberries are still being continuously developed, with all kinds of new varieties emerging one after another, and market prices are also continuously rising. Although competitive pressure is relatively high, the cultivation outlook is still very promising, and new cultivation models can be developed, such as pick-your-own orchards, to attract customers through new models.

2. What are the cultivation techniques for blueberries?

1. Buy high-quality seedlings: Before planting blueberries, first choose a variety of good quality. If what you buy are fake seedlings, or ones of poor quality, they may be very difficult to bring into flower and fruit, and the yield will be very low.

2. Choose suitable soil: To grow blueberries, choose nutrient-rich humus soil, preferably soft, breathable organic soil. Do not choose compacted soil. When watering normally, do not water too frequently; the soil organic matter content should reach 5%, and some river sand, sawdust, or peat can be added appropriately to increase soil fertility.

3. Watering: Blueberry roots are relatively shallow, and excessive drought will affect their growth, so sufficient water is very important for blueberries. But too much water will also cause blueberry roots to rot. In sunny summer weather, irrigate once every one or two days.

4. Fertilizing: Fertilization should fully satisfy the requirements of blueberry growth and fruiting for various nutrient elements; apply organic fertilizer, and the use of chlorine-containing fertilizers and chicken manure is prohibited.