Well it came at least ten days early this year, and I can’t really tell you why. The fact still remains: We are out of blueberries for 2011. We did have a hail storm in early May, but I didn’t notice any berry or blossom drop. The rainfall pattern was different this year, but we irrigate regularly to offset that. The bottom line is this season’s blueberry crop is history.
I will say that we do have a young planting of blueberries, and each year will hopefully produce larger crops. We will be adding rows this fall, with varieties that mature later in the season. So, each year should be better than the previous season, with God’s good pleasure. As you plan for next years picking, remember to call in April/May to get your place in the que.
What’s next this season? I think it will be pickling cucumbers, but stay tuned for what and when.