Were My Colossal Blueberries Tempting Curious Visitors to Our Yard?

This summer we were utterly surprised to find so many blueberries in our yard. In eight years we’ve never noticed! Especially with such a drought in Minnesota in 2023, I couldn’t believe how the berries exploded. Late June and all through July, we could harvest a cup or more every three days. They say it could take up to three years for a plant to produce blueberries. Would it have taken eight years? Well, according to the University of Minnesota, yes. The plants may not be full size until 8–10 years after planting. They also need acidic soil and full sun. Read up on the health benefits of blueberries 

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