Blueberries
Overview
- 2006 Production - 270,000 pounds (managed)
- Managed blueberries including 7 commercial producers with a total of 2000 acres in production
- Wild blueberry production exceeds 300,000 pounds per year
Production
- Growing Lowbush Blueberries
- Fertilization of Wild Lowbush Blueberries
- Wild Blueberry Pest Management Guide
- Guide to Weed Control for Wild Production in Atlanitc Canada
Opportunities
Expansion through more intensive management
- Promotion as wild, organic and blueberry maggot free
- Fresh market
- Diversification into secondary products including jams, purees, drinks, baked goods
Challenges
- Inherent geograhpical limitations
- High production cost
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