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["Stephen Sadler" <Docshiva@Docshiva.org>]

I, too, seem to never be able to grow enough blueberries - or strawberries.
Is there a prolific bearing blueberry that will grow here is zone 9?

~ Stephen Sadler
USDA 9, AHS 8
Sacramento (Mediterranean climate)

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Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 11:17 AM
To: North American Fruit Explorers
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Blueberries Reverse Certain Aging Characteristics

The rats in one study were from a breed that tends to develop 
alzheimers.  The blueberry-fed rats had similar plaque in their brains, 
but much better brain function than the control rats.

I also saw the study on coordination and learning in older rats who ate 
blueberries.  I've been eating more blueberries ever since.  I like 
blueberries a lot, but stuff like this makes it a little easier to 
justify the price. . .  Some day I hope to grow enough blueberries to 
freeze them.  Now, I consume my complete crop by nibbling when I am out 
doing yardwork.  Sigh.

Ginda