SUNSET Easy Edible Gardening by The Editors of Sunset

Author:The Editors of Sunset
Format: epub
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Published: 2015-07-24T20:30:00+00:00

Growing guide

Blueberries form on branch ends of attractive shrubs, usually sold in containers, in dwarf and standard sizes. Choose a variety that’s suited to your climate; in mild-winter climates, look for southern highbush varieties.

PLANT In early spring in cold-winter regions or autumn in mild climates, plant bushes in full sun. Choose a spot that gives access to the plants from all sides for easy harvest. Soil must be cool, moist, well drained, and acidic (pH 4.5 to 5.5). If your soil isn’t acid, amend it with peat. Set plants at least 4–5 ft. apart.

CARE During the first 3 years, give plants a deep soaking every week during the growing season. In subsequent years, keep plants moist during the growing season but don’t subject them to standing water. Don’t fertilize at all the first year, and feed only lightly the second and third years. After that, fertilize once per year in early spring with an acid-forming complete fertilizer.

HARVEST Pick when fruit tastes sweet (some kinds color up before they sweeten up).

Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches

Makes 15 / 1 hour, plus 5 hours to freeze

Cream cheese and vanilla beans give these treats an extraordinary depth of flavor. Just as amazing: the time saved by making the sandwiches in a big pan rather than assembling them individually.

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