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Blueberry varieties: 20 varieties with good taste

table of contentsBlueberry varieties from A - ZVarieties from B - CVarieties from D - JVarieties from N - PVarieties from R - TAlternative: wild blueberryBlueberries are one of the most popular berry fruits that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The blue, round fruits of the different types of blueberries can be eaten directly from the bush and inspire with sweet, sour, fresh and even slightly bitter flavors, which vary from variety to variety are different. If you are looking for a suitabl...

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Planting blueberries: location, soil and distance

table of contentsPlant blueberriesWild blueberriesCultivated blueberriesLocationfloorPlant spacingCultivation in rows or bedsBlueberries in the bucket cultureBlackberries, cider berries or blueberries, the blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) has many names and is one of the most popular berries for snacking. Compared to other soft fruit bushes, however, it is less common in gardens, which is partly due to its demands on location and substrate. The advantage of cultivated blueberries is that culti...

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Removing and moving the blackberry bush: Instructions

table of contentspreparationProtective clothing is the be-all and end-allCutRemove the blackberry bushShorten parts of the plantDig outRemove rootsTransplant blackberriesNew locationBest time to transplantTransplanting the blackberry bush: instructionsPlanting hole preparationexcavationPlantingSome plants grow extremely rampant, so that this can hardly be stopped. This is also the case with the wild blackberry bush, which is considered a real survivor. The sometimes immense roots and its spin...

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Picking blueberries: when are they ripe? Harvest time of blueberries

table of contentsHarvest blueberriesHarvest maturityHarvest periodThere are two varieties of blueberries in Germany. On the one hand the cultivated blueberry, which is grown in gardens, and on the other hand the wild blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). The harvest period for both types of berries does not differ very much. In July the time has come and you can go to the forest or the garden to pick the blueberries. Harvest blueberriesWild blueberryWhen exactly Vaccinium myrtillus ripen in the fo...

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OrchardSoft FruitStrawberries

Cutting strawberry plants: how to propagate and rejuvenate strawberries

table of contentsCut strawberriesCutback variantsThe right time to cutPropagate strawberriesPropagation by seedsFrom runners to offshootsRich in variety and available almost everywhere, the strawberry is the ultimate useful plant. However, not every hobby gardener is aware that these plants can easily be kept for several years with the right pruning and can also be easily grown. Here we explain how this is done.Cut strawberriesThe strawberry belongs to the perennial family. This means that al...

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Red leaves and brown spots on leaves of strawberry

table of contentscausesFungal diseasetreatmentOther diseases & pestsPrevent diseasesSummer is hard to imagine without these bright red fruits and at other times of the year the strawberry is consumed in abundance in yoghurt, jam and ice cream. However, they taste best fresh from your own garden, from the bush straight into your mouth. These are mostly cultural forms of the 18th Strawberry (bot. Fragaria x ananassa). But what should be done if the strawberry plants suffer from diseases?cau...

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How to plant raspberries

table of contentsDifferent varieties for plantingBe careful when planting offshootsThe right planting timeLocation and soilPreparation of perennials and plantingAttachmentImportant measures to complete the planting processRaspberries (Rubus idaeus), alongside currants and strawberries, are the fruit carriers that hobby gardeners plant most frequently in their gardens. The fruits owe this on the one hand to the very good taste and on the other hand to their productivity despite relatively easy...

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Strawberries: are they a fruit, fruit or vegetable? The answer is ...

table of contentsbotanyStrawberriesCommon nuts?Achene?Vegetables?Along with apples, strawberries are one of the most popular fruits that Germans eat as a snack. They pamper the taste buds on the tongue with their characteristic sweetness and are extremely healthy at the same time. In typical parlance, the name of the plant suggests that it is a berry, but it is Strawberry is something completely different and difficult to classify into a category without disregarding the usual vocabulary perm...

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Which soil for strawberries in beds and buckets? This is how they thrive

table of contentsStrawberriesSoil preparationAfter harvestYears of standingPotted plantsOverwinterSpecial earthStrawberry jam, strawberry ice cream, strawberry cake or eaten raw - strawberries simply taste good. However, they taste best when they come from your own garden. The strawberry plants also thrive in pots or balcony boxes. And the joy is all the greater when the harvest is plentiful. Therefore, in addition to the right location, you should also offer the strawberry plants an optimal ...

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Fertilize strawberries: make your own natural strawberry fertilizer

table of contentsHome remedies as fertilizerCoffee groundsNettle manureManure and leaf compostashtimesortsSingle-bearing varietiesAlways bearing varietiesWhen it comes to strawberries, the hobby gardener wants to harvest large, sweet and juicy fruits. To achieve this goal, the strawberry plants need plenty of sun, loose soil and the right nutrients. There are special strawberry fertilizers in specialist shops, but you can also easily make your own plant food.Home remedies as fertilizerHome re...

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