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Hi folks - can someone tell me if blueberries need a pollinator or are self polinating? thanks
Margaret
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From what I understand they do self pollinate, but if you have 2 or 3 plants you get a much larger crop.
Also they don't produce much until their 3rd year, but having only had 1 plant last year and now 1 new one this year I don't have a lot of 1st hand experience myself.Current Executive Board Members at Ollietopia Inc:
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I have three blueberries, but their flowering times don't really coincide, so they probably don't cross-pollinate much. But I still get good crops from all three.
I have never seen dates for typical flowering times of specific blueberry varieties, so it is therefore nearly impossible to choose a suitable pollinator, even if you wanted to.
Consider them to be self-fertile.
If after a couple of seasons (once the plant is established) they are not fruiting well, then consider getting a pollinator - but don't be surprised if the two plants don't flower together!.Comment
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