BC Blueberries
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 […]
Economics of Blueberry farming - Part 3
Healthy blueberry plant stock
We discussed the pros and cons of buying either bare land or a pre-planted field in Economics of Blueberry farming - Part 2. In case you decided to buy bare land, we will discuss the importance of healthy plant stock for successful blueberry farming in the Fraser Valley. Since blueberry plants are […]
BC Blueberries - Some Facts
While I work on the part 3 of the “Economics of blueberry farming” here is some information on blueberries and their nutritional value.
What the heck are blueberries?
In case you don’t know, here are some facts about blueberries:
They are native to North America and eastern Asia, although they can be […]
BC farm labour crackdown
BC farm labour crackdown
Economics of blueberry farming - Part 2
Pros and cons of buying bare land or a pre-planted blueberry field. Part 2 of the Economics of blueberry farming series
Economics of blueberry farming in Fraser Valley ~ Part 1
Blueberry farming in the Fraser Valley - an overview of the land costs involved in starting a blueberry farm