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  • From: Hector Black <hblack@twlakes.net>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Blueberry Observation
  • Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 14:48:52 -0500

We've had those same caterpillars, but I don't want them to multiply so
destroy them. Never checked the fruit for sweetness, but noticed that they
can completely defoliate the side of a large bush which would be a
considerable set-back to growth.
Hector Black, zone 6 middle TN
----- Original Message -----
From: "nottke" <nottke1@earthlink.net>
To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 9:04 PM
Subject: [NAFEX] Blueberry Observation


> Here in central NC we are at the peak of blueberry harvest, which is about
> a week late due to all the rain we have had. Also, the berries are larger
> and less sweet than usual.
> About 10 days ago I found one of my Rabbiteye bushes missing all of its
> foliage on the west half the bush due to a large colony of hairy yellow
> caterpillars that had brown stripes along the top and sides. After
> relocating the caterpillars, I wondered what would happen to all the green
> berries on that part of the bush. Now I know. They are ripening faster
> and are the same size, but much sweeter, than the ripe berries from the
> other half of the bush.
> Is this a known phenomenon? Are they sweeter due to more sun exposure?
> Thanks.
>
> Jim Nottke
> Pfafftown, NC 27040
> Hardiness Zone 7A
>
>
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