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Sign up freeVaccinium corymbosum
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Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinatorsPlant two varieties for cross-pollination. Add sulphur or peat to lower pH. Full crops from year 3–4. Can live 50+ years when sited correctly.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), well-draining, rich in organic matter — soil acidity is critical
Mespilus germanica
treeThrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Blueberry
