Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?

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JohnB47

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Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?
« on: December 02, 2010, 17:09 »
Hi.

Noticed that the 'soil' in the pots that my blueberries are in feels frozen, although the plants look healthy - lots of little buds getting ready for next spring.

I moved them into my (brick built) shed but they still feel a bit solid.

Are they likely to die in this weather if the roots get frozen? It's not as cold as some down here on the south coast but regularly -1 or -2 these nights.

Perhaps I should dig (pickaxe?) a hole and put them in temporary like?

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Re: Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2010, 17:24 »
I wouldn't try to get them into the ground if it's as frosty / frozen as you describe.  You could try wrapping the pot in hessian sacks or bubble wrap (not the leaves) to help insulate it a little.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2010, 20:25 »
Our blueberries have been in large pots/containers for the past 3 years, standing outside all winter, last winter was bad for us...snow & freezing temperatures for a continious 3 weeks & they survived well, infact we had our best crop of blueberries this summer.  Just hope I can say the same after this currant snowy weather  :)

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Re: Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2010, 20:29 »
Had one in a large pot for the last 5-8 years, last year (well actually this year as it was Feb/March) was colder and it was fine. Few of the small finer twig/brnches died but the plant itself was OK.

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Re: Will my potted blueberries die if frozen?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2010, 21:32 »
Thanks everyone.

Seems like there shouldn't be a problem.



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