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[Hector Black <hblack1925@fastmail.fm>]

You might want to try one of the southern Rabbiteye blueberries.  They come
from the eastern coast, all the way down to northern florida, are more
tolerant of soil and lower moisture (but still like enough of both Ph and
water.  Don't try 'em in the desert.  They're prolific.  Our 3/4 acre
planting bore over 6 tons this last year.   Hector Black, zone 6 middle TN
(northern range for the species V. Ashei.)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Sadler" <Docshiva@Docshiva.org>
To: "'North American Fruit Explorers'" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 3:39 PM
Subject: RE: [NAFEX] Blueberries Reverse Certain Aging Characteristics


> 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)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of list@ginda.us
> 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
>
>
>
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