It's blueberry picking season!

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Aug 5, 2013 10:07pm



Had to bring out the large heirloom mirror for the sun drying process.


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Ironman92
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Aug 5, 2013 11:12pm
They are tasty a little at a time.
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Jawbreaker
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Aug 5, 2013 11:21pm
They make some good tasting wine as well.
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Belly35
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Aug 5, 2013 11:56pm
Wife and I picked 40 pounds on Saturday ... Wife makes jam for me (sugar free)
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WebFire
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Aug 6, 2013 9:00am
How hard are they to grow?
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Belly35
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Aug 6, 2013 9:14am
WebFire;1483040 wrote:How hard are they to grow?
The first year of planting a small bush will not produce any berries. If you where to plant some in your yard I would suggest 5 or 6 plants. They get about the size of a butterfly bush and take up about the same space. It takes 3 years before they really start to producing. Remember its a bush so it is a good and hardy plant, sunny area. I don't have any in my yard yet... but thinking about it.
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WebFire
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Aug 6, 2013 9:20am
Belly35;1483045 wrote:The first year of planting a small bush will not produce any berries. If you where to plant some in your yard I would suggest 5 or 6 plants. They get about the size of a butterfly bush and take up about the same space. It takes 3 years before they really start to producing. Remember its a bush so it is a good and hardy plant, sunny area. I don't have any in my yard yet... but thinking about it.
When is the ideal time to plant them?
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Belly35
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Aug 6, 2013 9:30am
WebFire;1483048 wrote:When is the ideal time to plant them?
I would do plants I think now would be good... Not really sure ... off hand
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Aug 7, 2013 6:44am
Anyone ever try a Blueberry milkshake?? They are great!!
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WebFire
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Aug 7, 2013 8:43am
Belly35;1483050 wrote:I would do plants I think now would be good... Not really sure ... off hand
FYI, did some reading on blueberries in OH. Spring is the best time to plant.