How to Care for Lowbush Blueberries

The lowbush blueberry shrub grows wild in some parts of the north east. As the name implies, the lowbush blueberry bush grows low to the ground, rather than upwards as in other blueberry bushes. If you wish to grow organic blueberries, the lowbush blueberry makes an excellent choice, as it requires no pesticides due to its natural resistance to insects and pests.

Caring for wild lowbush blueberries requires little maintenance. This type of blueberry bush is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Things You'll Need

• Fertilzer
• Lawnmower

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Instructions

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     Fertilize the soil in early spring when the lowbush blueberry shrub begins to form buds. Natural fertilizers from cows and horses are good options for organic gardens.

   • 2

     Test the pH of the soil around the lowbush blueberry shrub. According to Wildblueberries.com, lowbush blueberries do well in an acidic soil.

   • 3

     Prune the wild lowbush blueberry shrub to the ground, every two to three years, after the summer harvest is complete. The University of Maine's findings suggest that burning wild blueberry bushes to the ground or mowing them over will increase the next season's fruit.