Here are the best blueberry companion plants that will help foster growth in your garden.
Best Growing Conditions for Blueberries
Blueberry plants like full sun.
They prefer soil that’s sandy, well-draining, and acidic.
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If you have heavy clay soils, you’re better off planting your blueberry plants in containers.
Plants should be watered deeply at least once per week.
Mint can also attract bees and other pollinators to help your blueberries grow.
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In fact, there is some evidence that blueberries and cranberries planted together can encourage one another’s growth.
Some research indicates that borage can even foster growth in neighboring plants by adding trace minerals to the soil.
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Sage is an excellent blueberry companion plant.
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Additionally, since both plants have relatively shallow root systems, they won’t steal nutrients from one another.
These popular veggies have an intense odor that many garden pests dislike.
For a cherry on top, the petite flowers will add a fun pop of color.
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Cross-pollinating your blueberry plants can help increase your yield and produce the tastiest berries for all your summer treats.
For one, these beauties share with blueberry plants a love of acidic soil and full sun.
Another necessity is frequent visits from pollinators like honeybees and wasps.
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Chives
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Chives are another member of the allium family, like onions.
Bees are the primary, and arguably the best, pollinator for blueberry plants.
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