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
Hello all. Got new pictures of my plants. I think its a magnesium deficiency but am not sure. Would appreciate any comments. Thanks and cheers! http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww95/tnat/DSC00009-1.jpg http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww95/tnat/DSC00010.jpg
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
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
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
