Chinese scientists have found a way to create ideal soil for blueberries

Published 2024년 1월 29일

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Chinese researchers have discovered the optimal conditions for growing blueberries, which require high levels of organic matter and a specific soil pH level. The study found that the best results were achieved when peat treatment was combined with acidified rice husk, which provided the greatest beneficial microbial diversity and brought the soil pH to 5.53. This could be an alternative to sulfur fertilizers in practical production. Furthermore, husk with an organic matter content above 8.50% is most suitable for blueberry growth, with the ideal soil having an organic matter content of 8-12%.

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Researchers shared their observations of what the queen of berries likes. The AgroXXI.ru portal has read the article by a team of Chinese researchers (College of Horticulture and College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University; Key Laboratory for Sustainable Use of Soil Resources for Commercial Grain Bases of Jilin Province; College of the Institute of Soil Tillage, Baicheng Academy of Agricultural Sciences), the authors of which shared their experiences on growing blueberries: “Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) of the Ericaceae family, known as the “queen of berries,” have rich nutritional value and medicinal functions. Blueberries were introduced to China in 1989, after which the area under the crop began to rapidly expand. At the same time, research has been conducted on the cultivation of blueberries, since the crop is very strict on certain soil characteristics. Blueberries require high levels of organic matter in the soil to maintain normal growth and ...

Source: Agroxxi