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Blueberry leaning over

10 years ago

All,

I have several blueberry plants that are leaning over and bending towards the ground. Picture of one attached. I suspect it's the weight of the berries. My question is, will they straighten up once I pick the berries? Do I need to do anything to help them? I'm fine with how they are now, but want to make sure they don't have permanent issues from this. This is the first year I have allowed them to fruit.

Thanks!

Jennie

Comments (2)

Bradybb WA-Zone8
10 years ago
Hi Jennie,
How old are your plants?They could be over fruiting.
A stake could be put in the ground and tied to them. Brady
fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX
10 years ago
Agree they look to have too much fruit in relation to the amount of foliage. And I'd definately tie them up to a stake not so much for the plant but to keep the fruit clean and dry.

I'd take some fruit clusters off those shoots with the least foliage.
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