Preliminary study in regards to the culture of blueberry in containers

Abstract

The blueberry culture has presented a growing interest in the past years among fruit producers due to the constantly increasing demand on the market. However because of the specific pH requirements of the soil the culture can only be cropped where appropriate conditions are being met. To avoid restrictions of improper soil the focus has been shifted on containers. Thus, during a study of plant behaviour involving a 30 litres container and 4 blueberry varieties –Draper, Patriot, Brigitta and Elliot it has been observed that when they reach the age of 3 plants have a satisfactory growing response and start to form fruit. Among the four tested varieties differences have been registered in what regards the phenological progress of flowering, the growth and ramification capacity and the fruit forming capacity. The Patriot variety has been the most forward and Draper the most late flowering. Draper has presented a higher vigour represented by a higher growing and ramification capacity while Brigitta has had a lower vigour overall.