Grow Upside Down Blueberries

Every health buff knows that blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which prevent health problems like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  Nevertheless, many people eat blueberries simply because they’re delicious. If you’re one of the many who relish the joy of eating this healthy and delectable fruit, why don’t you grow your own blueberry garden in upside down planters? Here are the reasons why you should start doing so right now.

It is easy.

Yes, growing berries in an upside down planter is easy. How? Keep reading. Before planting blueberries, or any crop for that matter, you need to check the soil condition, moisture in the air, and availability of sunlight. These are unnecessary. Just fill a planter with good organic or peat soil. Then, hang it in an area where sunlight is available throughout the day. Plant at least two varieties. This is to encourage pollination and allow you to grow big blueberries. Water the plants regularly and watch them grow. That’s it.

It allows you to grow blueberries inside the house!

Birds will be your natural enemies when growing blueberries outside. They can swoop down and eat the fruits before you had the chance to pick them. Find an area in the house with windows that allow the sunlight in and you can grow blueberries inside. This way, you never have to worry about those darn birds again.

It can be done in any weather and season.

Is it the dead of winter or early spring? It doesn’t matter. You can grow upside down blueberries in any season or weather. Because of this, there is no deterrent for you to grow huge blueberries. You can make a blueberry cheesecake for Christmas dinner or eat fresh blueberries during an April shower.

Harvesting and eating blueberries that you planted is a reward in itself. Motivate yourself with the thought of having fresh berries at hand all year round. After all, upside down planters made things even simpler and easier. Isn’t it about time you started planting?

Although planting blueberries upside down removes seasonal and weather issues that deter the blueberries’ growth, it is still worth knowing what kind of blueberry is best suited to your area. Knowing the different varieties will help you choose which ones to cross-pollinate because cross-pollination is essential to more fruits. It will also help you grow huge blueberries.

Highbush
This is the most common type of blueberry that produces fruits you can purchase in most groceries. This kind adapts to the cold weather well so they are generally cultivated in the Northern and Eastern parts of the U.S. Highbush blueberries are aptly called because they can grow up to six feet high or over.

Lowbush
Lowbush blueberries grow in dense and springy mats close to the ground. Because of this fact, the lowbush kind look like ground covers. It is the coldest hardy type of blueberry so the climate in the North is ideal for its growth. During the second year of maturation, the bushes produce small fruits, which many refer to as “wild berries.”

Half-high or Midhigh
The half-high (or Midhigh) blueberry is a cross between the highbush and the lowbush. Similar to the highbush kind, this type is cold hardy so it is well suited to the regions in the North.

Rabbiteye
This blueberry kind is known to grow in the Florida and Georgia river valleys. It is suited to the climate in the South and thrives in areas where the summers are long. Rabbiteye tolerate poor soils but require a long growing season. If you are planning to cultivate rabbiteye blueberries, plant at least two varieties because this kind requires cross-pollination. This type of blueberry can grow even taller than a highbush.

Grow blueberries inside for its many benefits. Choose any two of these varieties and grow big blueberries. But whether you live in the North, the South, and anywhere in between, you can be sure to find the perfect blueberry bush to plant in your home.