Which Type of Sawdust to Use at the Base of Blueberry Bushes? - Ask Extension
We have four blueberry bushes that we wanted to retain the moisture around. A business not far from us has cedar sawdust for free. We got some and spr...
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Which Type of Sawdust to Use at the Base of Blueberry Bushes? #877211
Asked July 14, 2024, 8:10 PM EDT
We have four blueberry bushes that we wanted to retain the moisture around. A business not far from us has cedar sawdust for free. We got some and spread it under
our blueberries. Later, when discussing this with a blueberry farmer, he said that he wouldn't recommend cedar sawdust, but would prefer fir. Also, how often do you
put new sawdust down? He said that they tried to do it every four years. Wanted to know what you thought.
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. I suggest that you read the following OSU publication about blueberries, especially that on mulching, 1/3 of the way through: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1304-growing-blueberries-your-home-garden
Good luck!
Good luck!