Blueberry: bird protection
Quick answer
bird protection for Blueberry: Birds will eat blueberries just as they begin to blush, long before they are fully blue and sweet. Standard draping of nets over the bush causes branches to bend and berries to fall off during removal.
Start here:
- 1. Construct a PVC or bamboo frame around the container that is taller than the bush.
- 2. Drape fine-mesh netting over the frame, securing it at the base of the pot with bungee cords or zip ties.
Why bird protection matters for Blueberry
Birds will eat blueberries just as they begin to blush, long before they are fully blue and sweet. Standard draping of nets over the bush causes branches to bend and berries to fall off during removal.
Other documented causes on blueberry:
- • Birds are incredibly efficient at stripping a blueberry bush clean just as the berries turn blue. Container bushes are often isolated and exposed, making them easy targets.
How to handle bird protection on Blueberry
- 1
Construct a PVC or bamboo frame around the container that is taller than the bush.
- 2
Drape fine-mesh netting over the frame, securing it at the base of the pot with bungee cords or zip ties.
- 3
Hang reflective tape or old CDs from the frame to create visual deterrents.
Keeping Blueberry on track
Set up the netting structure immediately after the blossoms drop and the green berries begin to form.