HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
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Mint’s aggressive growth can quickly overwhelm nearby plants, including blueberries, leading to competition for nutrients and space.
While peppers thrive in warmer soil, they are not suitable companions for blueberry bushes due to their differing soil pH needs.
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Tomatoes, like peppers, require a less acidic soil environment compared to blueberries.
Brussels sprouts can be detrimental to blueberries as they absorb a lot of nitrogen, which blueberries also heavily depend on.
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Due to its vigorous growth and large nutrient uptake, broccoli competes with blueberry bushes for nutrients and water.
Cantaloupe’s extensive root system and preference for a neutral pH can disrupt the acidic soil environment needed by blueberries.
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