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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