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dirtslinger2

Possible blueberry trouble?

dirtslinger2
11 years ago

Last October I planted 4 dozen highbush blueberry bushes of 6 varieties. Natural turally moist acidic soil. A bit wet, so planted in hills with a thick layer of pine needle mulch.

all spring they've been a bit yellow/orange which I decided was basic transplanting adjustment. A few weeks back I gave them a little rhodo/azalea food and pinch each of micronutrients and this peaty-clay soil is not rich and figured it wouldn't hurt.

Yesterday was the first day of heat of the season (really) and about 75% (30 or so) ended up with slightly upturned leaves. Were fine in the morning.

They looked drought stressed. Which i have seen previously when still potted. Yet the soil below mulch was moist. plenty of rain lately.

Any ideas?

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