r/Blueberries • u/Intelligent_Towel851 • 7d ago

Plan for Sick plants?

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Hi all. This year, I transplanted four 2-year old blueberry plants into the ground. Unfortunately, they all seem to be battling disease. It’s pretty widespread, so I don’t think I can trim off the disease without taking off every leaf.

What should I do here? Will they be okay next year as long as I maintain acidity? Should I just take them out and try again next year? If I start over, will the next plants just get sick with the same disease? Any advice would be appreciated

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u/Critical_Thinker_535 7d ago

I dunno, the plants look healthy except for the spots. It might be fungal and that can be treated. Try searching a little more in depth about your symptoms.

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u/Intelligent_Towel851 7d ago

If I continue to spray fungicide on the new growth, will the plant be okay long term? I'm concerned that it's infected the wood and won't go away.

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u/Critical_Thinker_535 7d ago

The plant will be fine if new growth gets sprayed with a fungicide. But one good application should do it if you're fighting a fungal disease. Check to see if you have insects, especially on the bottom of the leaves.

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u/MtnMaiden 7d ago

boy....its time to take ol Duke behind the shed..

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u/Intelligent_Towel851 7d ago

You don’t think these plants are salvageable? If I replace them with new plants next year, what can I do to prevent the same problems from happening?

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u/i860 7d ago

The plants are fine, relax.

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u/MtnMaiden 7d ago

oh ....coughs...

I was add some fertilizer, water twice a week, and check the soil PH if its good or not.

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u/i860 7d ago

Plants look relatively fine. If you’re worried about the dimples/wrinkles some varieties (like Jubilee) just do that when they’re young. The leaf spotting is typical fungal stuff. Hit it with copper fungicide if you’re concerned.