Planting and Growing Vaccinium 'Berkeley'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
More mature plants benefit from regular pruning. See blueberry pruning
Learn more →How to Propagate Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Propagate by taking softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer
Learn more →How to Transplant Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Vaccinium 'Berkeley' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
Plant in a sheltered site in well-drained, moisture-retentive, acidic soil, (pH 4.5-5.5) in sun or part shade. Alternatively grow in containers or raised beds filled with ericaceous compost such as John Innes Ericaceous. Pot grown plants benefit from winter protection. For optimal pollination and yield plant three different cultivars. For further details see blueberry cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Vaccinium 'Berkeley'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, root rot and chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency; see nutrient deficiencies
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae damage especially if container grown. Protect ripening fruit with netting from birds
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Vaccinium 'Berkeley'
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