Bluberry Bushes (forum)

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Hi

What is the best variety of Blueberry to grow in Canberra ACT. We often get temperatures down to minus 5, and have had frosts this week.

I would like a bush that has an abundant crop.

I had a couple a few years ago which did not do well.

Please could someone advise me.

Time: 24th September 2014 6:43pm

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vlct says...
What varietys have you tried ?

My rabbiteye varietys are always loaded... Legacy, sharpblue and magnolia I find to be extremely sweet. (Southern highs..)

My blueberry burst although is heavily loaded,
I find quite bitter and not all that sweet. Even when left on for that little extra

Time: 24th September 2014 7:41pm

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Boris Spasky says...
Thanks for the feedback on the burst. Waiting to hear whether this is the experience of others. I'm not convinced it is superior to established southern high-bush varieties.

Time: 24th September 2014 9:07pm

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vlct says...
They grow like there on steroids.. but no where as sweet as the others. More for cooking.. Here's a G.F bluberryBurst cheesecake I did yesterday
Pictures - Click to enlarge

Picture: 1

Time: 25th September 2014 5:50am

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Juie 1 says...
Oh my vict, that looks delicious! What is the white stuff on top?



Time: 25th September 2014 10:16am

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vlct says...
Persian fairy floss..

Time: 25th September 2014 12:22pm

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Brain says...
Vlct, are you preping for the next season of master chef? Jokes aside, i am envious of your produce abilities and turning it up on plate.

Time: 25th September 2014 12:30pm

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vlct says...
Im a chef I can't watch that show..
Sorry I try not to do it too often ..


Time: 25th September 2014 2:04pm

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Brain says...
I am guessing you are trained in the french style?

Time: 26th September 2014 12:08am

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Jan says...
Hi, thank you for your help. I cannot remember what variety I tried to grow before.
I have just purchased a variety call 'Brigitta' which I was assured would do well in Canberra.

I will keep the variety advised by you in mind, if these are not successful.

Regards

Jan

Time: 29th September 2014 10:15pm

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vlct says...
Brigitta is a high chill variety.
700-1000 hrs required.



Time: 29th September 2014 10:23pm

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vlct says...
Brain, no one has trained me a certain way.
I've created my own over the years.
from growing my own rare, heirlolm vegetables. breading some livestock and all these new unusual fruits
It's lead to a fresh and simple style of cooking..



Time: 29th September 2014 10:37pm

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Jan says...
Hi, that's good, we get a lot of heavy frosts in Canberra! Just hope that I can get the soil acidity correct.

Jan

Time: 30th September 2014 9:41pm

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vlct says...
Are you growing the B.b's in the ground or containers..

Time: 1st October 2014 8:35am

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VF says...
I'm with vlct re the BB's. While the plant is a heavy bearer, the taste is not there. Is on the sour side and lacking a good blueberry taste. I'm just hoping that flavor improves in the fruit that develops in the warmer weather.

Time: 6th October 2014 9:13pm

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Markmelb says...
Im also not that impressed with BBs - only tried a couple size of 2c coin - my own plant didnt pollinate all that well but my Nellie kellie 3ft away is loaded - same age potting mix etc - hoping the BB will give me dollar sized fruit next year - as for taste need a mouthful but ones ive tried were similar to Brigitta high bush

Time: 6th October 2014 9:46pm

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vlct says...
I thought I was going too see those dollar coin size berrys this year..




Time: 6th October 2014 10:13pm

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