Acai Berry Boost

Blueberries

• Blueberries require acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5) and full sun for best fruit production.
• Plant in an area with consistent moisture but excellent drainage, as they dislike wet feet.
• Consider planting multiple varieties for better cross-pollination and increased yields.

Bananas

• Banana plants thrive in tropical or subtropical climates with full sun and rich, well-draining soil.
• Provide shelter from strong winds, which can easily damage their large leaves.
• Ensure consistent watering, especially during warm, dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

• Protect ripening blueberries from birds by covering bushes with netting.

• Monitor banana leaves for aphids and dislodge them with a strong spray of water.

• Use horticultural oil to manage scale insects that can appear on banana plants.

Blueberries

• Harvest blueberries when they are fully blue and easily detach from the stem.
• Pick ripe berries regularly, as unripe ones will not sweeten further after picking.
• Do not pull too hard; a ripe berry will roll off into your hand.

Bananas

• Harvest the entire banana stalk when the fruit is fully formed and the first few bananas show signs of yellowing.
• Cut the stalk cleanly from the plant, leaving a small stem attached to the fruit.
• Hang the stalk in a cool, dry place to allow the remaining bananas to ripen evenly.