Nutrient Management in Wild Blueberry

About Wild Blueberry Nutrient Management

Proper nutrient management is essential for maintaining healthy wild blueberry fields and achieving consistent yields. On this page, you’ll find research-based information on assessing plant nutrient status, soil pH management, fertilizer recommendations, leaf and soil sampling procedures, and other practices that improve plant health and crop productivity.

Questions About Wild Blueberry Nutrition Management?

Contact Lily Calderwood, Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist at lily.calderwood@maine.edu.

Publications

Bare spots in blueberry field
Filling Bare Spots
mulch in a blueberry field, supressing weeds
Spot Mulching to Improve Plant Cover
foliar fertilizer in a jug next to a bucket and sprayer in the field
Fertilizing Wild Blueberry Fields
A red wild blueberry field in early spring.
Agrichemical and Fertilizer Suppliers in Maine
Close up image of wild blueberry stem and leaves
Leaf and Soil Testing for Wild Blueberry Fields
Blueberry powder
Interpreting Your Leaf Analysis Results
A landscape with wild blueberry plants. Some of the plant roots are exposed on the border of the field.
Soil pH Management
Ripe and green blueberry fruit.
Estimating Your Fruit Set