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karenalien Posts: 5 |
Blueberry Posted 729 days ago I need your help again. Last time was very helpful so here goes...I went away and the neighbour I asked to water my garden and collect my mail only did the mail. It was very hot and he was busted when I noticed the grass was dead under where the hose was laying and the condition of the rest of my vegies. Geez! I even bought him a carton before I left. Anyhoo, my blueberry was still in a pot, 2 foot tall and had even produced one berry. Now, what's left of it has dead leaves. Can I save it? |
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hutcho Posts: 687 |
RE: Blueberry Posted 728 days ago I'd suggest a pruning ( about a third) if the stems are still alive and a good dose of seasol, making sure the soil is damp all the way down. Move it to a shady spot and no feeding til it starts to come good, and then only lightly. That's general first aid for pretty well any stressed-out plants. After that it's in the lap of the gods. Good luck. I reckon neighbour owes you a beer. Good luck with that too!! |
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karenalien Posts: 5 |
RE: Blueberry Posted 724 days ago Thanks Hutcho. I'll do that today. I had a sneaky but gentle look at the roots which looked happy and damp because I'd been watering it since I got back, so I repotted it and moved it to the laundry sink so I can keep an eye on it. The laundry only gets the sun through one window to shine on my seed raising thing. |
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