How to grow bilberries

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Planting site selection: The planting site needs to have sufficient moisture, annual rainfall of more than 800 mm, and be leeward and sunny. Soil: Suitable for living on acidic soil, soil rich in organic humus. Planting time: Generally, the best planting time is around the beginning of spring every year. Fertilization: Bilberries do not require much fertilizer. Excessive fertilization is harmful and unhelpful. Moderate fertilization is sufficient.

1. Basic introduction

Bilberries are mainly grown in Europe, Russia, North America and other places. Currently, there are about 90 kinds in our country. Research has confirmed that the anthocyanidins it contains have relatively good antioxidant effects. Long-term use by humans can play a certain protective role in the eyes, improve night vision, and is conducive to improving the ability of the eyes to adapt to changes in strong and weak light, and improves vision. Protection also plays a role. In addition, it can strengthen capillaries, improve blood circulation, weaken the viscosity of platelets, prevent the formation of blood clots, and enhance heart and brain function.

2. Breeding methods

1 .Selection of planting site: The planting site needs to have sufficient moisture, an annual rainfall of more than 800 mm, and a leeward and sunny place. Planting on flat land or gently sloping land with loose soil, rich organic matter, good drainage and irrigation conditions, and ample sunshine will give better results. It should be noted that it is best not to be shaded by large trees near the planting site in case there is not enough light. If you choose to plant on a slope, do not plant at the bottom of the slope where the cold air is stagnant to avoid frost damage.

2. Soil: Suitable for living on acidic soil, soil rich in organic humus. Cultivation of bilberries on soil with high fertility, loose and deep soil, and rich in organic humus will greatly help increase yields. Special attention should be paid to the fact that after selecting the land, the roots of the previous crops in the soil should be removed in time to reduce pathogens.

3. Planting time: Generally, the best time is around the beginning of spring every year. Best planting time. If sufficient moisture can be ensured in winter, planting can also be carried out in autumn and winter. At this time, it is necessary to improve the fertility of the soil. You can add an appropriate amount of bark, sawdust and other substances to the soil to improve its fertility. And pay attention to increasing the acidity of the soil. If it is insufficient, a small amount of sulfuric acid needs to be added to the soil.

4. Fertilization: Bilberries do not require much fertilizer. Excessive fertilization is harmful and unhelpful. Moderate fertilization is sufficient. Excessive fertilizer will not only not promote its growth, but may also cause adverse effects. In the first year of planting, fertilize as little as possible, or even no fertilizer if the base fertilizer is sufficient. It should be noted that no matter when fertilizing, do not apply fertilizer directly to the roots of bilberries to prevent burning.

3. Maintenance skills

1. Shaping and pruning: In order to make lingonberries develop well, shaping and pruning is a necessary step. When the sapling is two years old, all flower buds should be removed. Starting from the third year, you can leave flowers and fruits appropriately, but you must pay attention to the number of fruits left, not too many, otherwise the tree will not be able to bear it, resulting in fruit drop. In addition, long branches, dead branches, old branches and other useless branches should be pruned in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients.

2. Insect pests: In autumn and winter, all pruned branches and diseased branches and leaves that have fallen early will be swept out of the plantation and burned together to reduce the source of overwintering pathogens and insects. Combined with deep plowing in winter, plow the soil 20cm deep to eliminate overwintering pests in the soil.

3. Bird damage: Pay attention to prevent bird damage. During the fruit ripening period, use anti-bird nets or scarecrows, electric bird repellents, firecrackers, etc. to drive away birds.

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