bc blueberry farming
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]