How to grow a better blueberry

How to grow a better blueberry

Growing grasses amongst blueberry (Vaccinium spp) bushes boosts the berries’ antioxidant content by correcting iron deficiency – a common problem in the plant – reports a study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science.

Also improving the fruit yield, the grasses produce a similar effect to that achieved with a chemical iron fertiliser. However, the study’s authors suggest, the grass intercropping offers a safer, more environmentally friendly way to grow the commercially valuable crop.

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