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[mark wessel <growyourown@earthlink.net>]

Hector,

     Knowing your limestone rich valley, rabbit eyes must not be so fussy. It also speaks to the fact that blueberries can handle more calcium and a higher ph as long as there other mineral needs are met. That being said, I know you must add sulfur or other amendments.

Mark

On Jan 29, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Hector Black wrote:

sorry, forgot to change subject

----- Original Message -----

From: Hector Black

To: North American Fruit Explorers

Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 10:46 AM

Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Aronia Use

We've grown rabbiteye for 31 years now, still picking from the same bushes.  They are not so fussy about soil acidity and water (although they do need both).  They bloomm a little later and not so subject to frosts and with two varieties, Climax and Tifblue, we pick from the end of June till the first week of Sept.  Very productive.  3-4 tons from 500+ plants.  We love them for pick our own, freezing, winemaking, and fresh sales.  We installed irrigation to avoid bursting fruit which occurs if there is a dry spell and then heavy rain.   Hector Black, zone 6 middle tn

----- Original Message -----

From: Amelia Hayner

To: North American Fruit Explorers

Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 8:38 AM

Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Aronia Use

Anyone care to talk about blueberries? northern VS southern rabbit-eye?

I have an area that is favorable for blueberries, I might can get away with planting the northern types-- but I know the rabbit-eyes are more acclimated.

My husband thinks they are terribly hard and sour.

Any comments?

ALSO--

I need to find the Jennybelle juneberry again, which is my favorite berry of all.

I can't find it in catalogs.

thanks

Amy

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