Thursday, March 14, 2013

Fruits and Berries You Can Grow

Blueberries are easy to grow in moist, acid soil. 
Thinking of planting fruit trees or berry bushes? Your chances of success have a lot to do with which fruits you choose to grow. Many garden centers in our area currently have fruit and berry plants for sale. Before you rush in to buy, take the time to plan ahead to ensure the money you spend is not wasted.

 Figs, blackberries, Asian persimmon, and blueberries are among the easiest fruits to grow in our area. Apples and peaches are the most difficult. Cherries, bunch grapes, and apricots should not even be attempted. For all fruits, you need to know their pollination requirements and which varieties are adapted to our area before you plant. Learn more! Read the whole article posted on the Pender Cooperative Extension website: http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/2013/03/fruits-and-berries-you-can-grow/
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  1. Christopher J. SimmonsJuly 15, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    Tons of Blueberries (again)! Back to getting TONs of blueberries!😀 We've been growing blueberries organically on the south side of our home for several years. (We're in Apex actually.) We were getting a LOT of berries, but then, one year, the birds just started eating them, and pretty much didn't stop until we barely had any to ourselves. So, last year my now 9-year-old son, Alex, and I put together a blueberry cage out of mesh garden netting, PVC pipe, and zip ties. Now, we're back to getting a TON of blueberries. We made a video about it. You can see it here: https://myhomeupgrades.com/blueberry-cage/

    Please like and comment on the post to let us know if you would like us to post the plans, so you can download them and make a blueberry cage of your own. Thanks!

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