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Are raised beds necessary for higher yields?
An avid subscriber of this blog recently emailed me and asked this question. He is getting ready to plant about 5 acres and wanted to know if he should plant on raised beds. Someone had suggested to him that planting on raised beds increases production.
The advise that was given wasn’t entirely correct. Raised beds […]
70 acre blueberry farm for sale in Langley
70 acre blueberry farm for sale in Langley with approximately 68 acres planted in blueberries. 23 acres are mature Bluecrops, 17 acres are 5 year old Dukes. 14 acres of Dukes and 14 acres of Rekas were planted in 2007 and will be producing in 2009.
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Blueberries about to be stung by bees
Yes, this year the blueberry crop is ripe to be stung by a shortage of bees. There are simply not enough bees to go around. The high winter mortality rate among honeybees last year will lead to a significant decline in yield for some farmers.
The above is also compounded by a wet and cold spring. […]
Consultations
I love phone calls and emails from readers asking questions about blueberry farming. Every now and then I get a very specific question, for example someone wanting to know why their field is not as vigorous as it ought to be.
It is really not possible for me to answer such a question without visiting […]
Blueberry farm for sale in Lanlgey - SOLD
Blueberry farm for sale in Lanlgey SOLD
A very rare opportunity indeed. 60+ acres for sale in Langley, approximately 24 acres in blueberries and 25 acres in Raspberries. This property is listed for $4.5 Million and average cost per acre is less than $75000. This is unheard of in this area where bare land averages more […]
Is the Fraser Valley blueberry bubble about to burst?
This is a very important question being asked by a lot of investors, speculators, farmers and buyers looking for blueberry farmland in the Fraser Valley. The main thing fueling this question is the huge increase in land values, followed closely by the number of new farmers getting into the business and […]
Planning your blueberry field
Blueberry field planning in the Fraser Valley
Having a good marketing plan, ensuring that the right varieties are planted, planting disease-free stock and proper preparation of the field can help a grower realize the full potential of the blueberry crop. A successful Fraser Valley blueberry farm, whatever the size, starts with careful planning.
Site Selection
A good site […]
Blueberry planting in full swing in Fraser Valley
With the harvest over, or almost over, for most Fraser Valley blueberry farms, the focus has now shifted to preparing land for new planting. Fraser Valley farmers are getting ready to either replace other crops with blueberries or planting in fallow land.
Also see: Bare land vs. pre-planted blueberry farm
Proper land preparation is absolutely essential for […]
Northern High Bush Blueberry Varieties
Common varieties planted in BC
Here are some of the common blueberry varieties that are suitable for planting in the Fraser Valley. In a follow up post I will discuss some of the recommended and thriving varieties for the Fraser Valley.
Early Season Blueberry Varieties
Earliblue
One of the first blueberry varieties to ripen in the Fraser Valley. Early […]
Blueberry Post-harvest update
Today was the last day of harvest season. It was a difficult harvest season for almost all farmers, with labour shortage and uncooperative weather. Heavy rains during the second and third week of July caused extensive damage to the Fraser Valley blueberries for the fresh market. Most of the fruit during these two weeks either fell off […]