Fresh, homegrown Blueberries are possible! Blueberries are superfruits with special health giving benefits. They can be grown in the ground or in containers, on the patio, & will make a great gift or Christmas present for the gardener who has everything!
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Soil for blueberries should be:
- acidic
- sandy
- well irrigated
Nutritional value of blueberries:
- high in fibre
- calcium
- vitamins A and C
- more antioxidants than many other fruits and vegetables
Blueberry bushes:
- make an attractive low growing bush
- grow to about 180cm (6 feet) tall, depending on variety.
- some varieties require another variety for pollination.
- have ripe fruit from late July into August.
- will fruit 1 year after planting.
- ideal for growing on the patio in a large container filled with ericaceous compost.
- are covered in masses of sweetly scented creamy white flowers in the Spring.
- have leaves which change to an delightful crimson colour in Autumn.
Health giving properties of Blueberries:
- the highest antioxidant activity of any fruit
- improve night vision
- help halt the ageing process
- improve memory loss
- improve balance and co-ordination.
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