Blueberry Problems

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  1. BlueberryMania

    BlueberryMania Active Member

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    Hi there. I have 6 blueberry bushes growing in Kenya. (4 Sunshine blues and 2 Misty)
    2 of them seem to be doing fine and one bush has a pretty pink flower.

    http://s709.photobucket.com/albums/ww95/tnat/Healthy%20Blueberry/


    The other 4 seem to be suffering and I can't tell whether its a nutritional deficiency, a virus, a fungus, a pest problem or too much water. I have checked the ph and it is normally between 4.5 and 5. All four plants have flower buds that have not opened up yet and I don't think they will. The plants are in a pot with an african violet potting soil mixed with coir. I have added sulphur powder, ammonium sulphate and cotton seed meal to keep the ph at optimum level. About two weeks ago I noticed some of the leaves turning purple at the edges on one bush. On the other one the new leaves are light green.I have posted some pictures:

    http://s709.photobucket.com/albums/ww95/tnat/

    One of the healthier plants that are in a different location also has some leaves that are purplish around the edge. I would really appreciate some help in identifying the problem with my bushes.

    Thanks and Cheers!

    BBM
     
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    Hi blueberry maina, I happy for you that your plants are finaly healthy. Kindly i need advice on where i can get the seedlines in kenya preferbly Nairobi as I nuts about blueberries and would like to start a shrub in my kitchen garden.
    I will very much appreciate your help.

    Thanks
    njambi
     
  4. BlueberryMania

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    Hi Njambi

    Unfortunately I don't think you can them in Kenya. A friend of mine brought me some and thats how I started to grow mine. Sorry about that, however if I may get some more and will let you know when I do.

    Cheers!
    BBM
     
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    Hi Njambi

    Sorry its been a while! Just wanted to let you know that you can order the plants from Uk or SA. But you will need a health permit. I should be getting seeds and or plants in the next few months. I will keep you posted.

    Cheers!

    BBM
     

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