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Blueberry care requirements
water
Regularly; keep moist. Use rainwater or acidic water.
soil
Very acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), peaty, well-draining.
light
Full sun to light shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Blueberry
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on flowers and developing fruit, causing blossoms to brown and fail to set fruit, or berries to rot on the bush.
help
Common causes in Blueberry
Botrytis cinerea thrives in the cool, damp spring conditions during blueberry flowering, and the dense, twiggy growth habit of blueberry bushes can trap humidity if not pruned.
healing
How to treat botrytis blight in Blueberry
Remove and destroy affected flowers, fruit, and any mummified berries left on the bush, and improve airflow by pruning out crowded interior growth.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Blueberry
Prune annually to open up the centre of the bush for airflow, and avoid overhead watering, especially during flowering.