Troubleshooting
Blueberries problems — and how to fix them
Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Yellow leaves with green veins
Iron chlorosis from a soil pH that has crept up; lower with sulphur or ericaceous mulch.
Poor fruit set
Single variety with no pollination partner, or frost on the open flowers.
Bird damage
Net the bushes once berries start to colour up.
Mummified berries
Mummy berry disease; rake up and dispose of fallen fruit.
Prevent blueberries problems before they start
Most blueberries issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Blueberries problems — FAQ
Why is my blueberries yellow leaves with green veins?
Iron chlorosis from a soil pH that has crept up; lower with sulphur or ericaceous mulch.
Why is my blueberries poor fruit set?
Single variety with no pollination partner, or frost on the open flowers.
Why is my blueberries bird damage?
Net the bushes once berries start to colour up.
Why is my blueberries mummified berries?
Mummy berry disease; rake up and dispose of fallen fruit.