Growing blueberries indoors can be done as long as your berry is sitting in a very sunny area and not drenched in cloggy soil.
Blueberries are delicious and very sweet, but did you know that they are also great for your heart health? In fact, blueberries are highly valued for their high antioxidant value among fruits and vegetables. They contain anthocyanins, which are part of a subclass of flavonoids and give blueberries their blue color.
These antioxidants help counter plaque buildup, fight free radicals and improve cardiovascular health. Long-term consumption of high levels of anthocyanins is associated with a reduced risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in young and middle-aged women ( 1 ). In fact, another study by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that "daily consumption of blueberries improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with stage 1 hypertension" ( 2 ).
These antioxidants are also known for:
Improving memory
Reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Promote digestion
Prevent cancer
Nutritional value
Blueberries make an excellent snack with only 80 calories per cup. They are rich in fiber, which helps you stay full and improves digestion. 1 cup also contains about 25% of your daily intake of manganese ( 3 ).
37% of people are deficient in manganese, which can contribute to infertility and bone malformations ( 4 ).
Manganese helps the body to form connective tissue, bones, blood coagulation factors and sex hormones. It also plays a role in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, the absorption of calcium and the regulation of sugar in the blood. Manganese is also necessary for brain and nerve function. ( 5 )
How to grow blueberries indoors
Buying blueberries can be quite expensive even if you do not buy them bio. If you want to add blueberries to your diet without breaking the bank, here are two ways:
You can buy frozen blueberries.
Learn how to grow blueberries.
It is also important to monitor the pH levels of the soil and to ensure that it remains between 4.5 and 5.0.
When selecting the pot, remember that blueberry roots are shallow and give priority to a wide, shallow pot.
To make sure your plant is not drowning or that mold does not begin to grow on its roots, plant it in a pot with drainage holes.
Fill the container to two-thirds with acidic potting soil.
Gently swirl the producer's plastic pot to remove the plant from its pot.
Center the myrtillier in the pot, and add potting soil between the plant and the edges of the pot.
Use your hands to apply firm pressure to the potting soil to keep it in place when watering your plant.
Water well and add more potting soil if necessary, do not "smother" the base of the shrub with mud.
Spread 2 to 5 cm of acid mulching like pine needles on the surface.
Place the blueberry in a sunny spot with at least six hours of sunshine a day.
Growing blueberries outdoors
How to plant a blueberry (blueberry) plant :
First, find a sunny, well drained and sheltered from the wind .
In order for the planting of the blueberry plant to be successful, it is very important that the peat moss be well moistened.
1- Remove clumps of peat moss and add water by mixing well.
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2- Let the peat moss water soak for a few hours.
Grow a blueberry plant - The moss
3- Dig a hole about 8 inches deep and at least 2 feet in diameter.
Grow a blueberry plant - The hole
Grow a blueberry plant - The size of the hole
4- Remove the pot, place the plant in the center of the hole and make sure that the plant is elevated above the ground level.
Grow a blueberry plant - The depth of the hole
5- Cover the plant with peat moss already moistened, taking care to leave the plant elevated to prevent water accumulation.
Grow a blueberry plant - Bury the hole
6- Cover the whole with bark, sawdust or wood mulch.
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6- VERY IMPORTANT:
Water the plant as needed to keep the soil moist ; neither too dry nor saturated with water.
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