Florida's blueberry industry has seen significant growth, producing over 20 million pounds annually. Southern highbush and rabbiteye are the two main blueberry types grown in Florida, each with ...

Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike many fruit crops, have few insect and disease challenges. Managing ...

Growing your own fruit is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you get a successful harvest depends on things like pollination and your local climate. Growing blueberries is no different and ...

Wild blueberries have been a North American treat since the end of the last ice age when they occupied the soil left by retreating glaciers. Today, blueberries are bred to be garden-friendly, ...

If you’ve been wanting to grow your own blueberries, fall is a good time to plant a blueberry bush (or two, or three) in our climate. Many hybrid Southern highbush blueberry varieties have been ...

Blueberries are among the easiest fruits to grow yourself, and now you can even grow blueberry bushes in hanging baskets. Two new varieties from Bushel and Berry: Midnight Cascade and Sapphire Cascade ...

The effects of Phytophthora root rot on blueberry plants are evident. On the left is a a healthy Draper blueberry plant with a large root system, compared to a sick Draper blueberry plant (right) with ...

There is something extremely appealing about growing your own produce. Whether it’s the warmth and sweet flavor of a tomato just picked off the vine or a tree that produces fruit for homemade pies, ...