Blueberry blight? - Ask Extension
Dear Penn State,
We have a small blueberry patch of approximately 30 plants, all 2-4 years old. In the past 8 weeks we have lost 2 bushes, and over t...
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Blueberry blight? #347273
Asked July 27, 2016, 2:45 PM EDT
Dear Penn State,
We have a small blueberry patch of approximately 30 plants, all 2-4 years old. In the past 8 weeks we have lost 2 bushes, and over the last two weeks it looks like we are about to lose 4 more. We are not sure if it is a blight, pest, or soil condition. (We suspect blight, no evidence of pest and berries surrounding them are producing fruit well.) The leaves turn brown and curl, and then fall off, leaving behind a dead plant. (See attached pictures.) Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Jason and Katie Boosel
Butler County Pennsylvania