Grasses are better than fertilizer for growing healthy blueberries
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 08:30
in Earth & Climate
A new study shows that growing grasses alongside blueberry plants corrects signs of iron deficiency, with associated improvements in berry quantity and quality. The effects are comparable to those seen following standard chemical treatment -- providing a simpler, safer, cheaper and more sustainable strategy for blueberry farming on sub-optimal soils.