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We just planted this new blueberry field, and now we’re putting boxes over every single plant!

It might look a little strange, but there’s a reason for it.These newly planted rooted cuttings are small and vulnerable. On a commercial blueberry farm, we’ve got tractors, sprayers, and equipment constantly moving through the rows.

The boxes help protect young plants from:
• Tractor tires
• Spray drift
• Wind damage
• Getting bumped during field work

They also encourage the plants to grow straight and upright as they get established.

When you’re planting acres of blueberries, protecting that investment in year one is critical. These plants won’t be ready for harvest for a few years, so everything we do now sets them up for long-term success.

Want to know how we got to this stage?
Mulching the new beds with pine bark:    • Spreading Pine Mulch for Blueberries | Pre...  
Adding drip tape:    • Why We Use Drip Tape in Our Blueberry Fields  
Planting the root cuttings:    • Planting Titan Rabbiteye Blueberries | 3 Y...  

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