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Blueberry & Lingonberry Compost
Ready-to-use growing medium for berry plants that prefer acidic soil.
- Growing situation
- Beds & containers
For blueberries, lingonberries and other acid-loving plants.
- Pack size
- 10 litres
Ready to use for planting and repotting.
- Growing medium
- Acidic; contains peat
With plant materials from forestry and mineral ingredients.
- Initial nutrition
- Pre-fertilised
The label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks.
Follow the information on the product label.
Supplementary original leaflet 140222 – soils & growing media (PDF, German) Opens in a new window.Easy application
The compost is ready to use in suitable beds and containers.
- Prepare the pot and position
Choose a container with clear drainage holes or a suitable acidic planting area.
- Retain the root-ball level
Set the plant at its previous depth. Fill around the sides and firm lightly.
- Water and check
Moisten the old root ball and fresh compost evenly, preferably with low-lime water.
Account for the initial fertiliser. The label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks; allow for season and growth.
View the full repotting guideProduct information
Application & repottingReady to use for blueberries, lingonberries and other acid-loving plants.
Use for planting and repotting in containers or suitable garden areas. Check soil conditions and drainage before planting in a bed; a small amount of acidic compost in lime-rich soil does not create a lasting suitable root zone.
The compost already contains nutrients. Its label specifies supplementary feeding after 6 to 8 weeks; allow for previous feeds, season and active growth.
View the illustrated repotting guide
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Supplementary original leaflet 140222 – soils & growing media (PDF, German) Opens in a new window.
PropertiesProduct characteristics and guidance
Contains organic soil material from raised-bog peat with decomposition grades H3 to H8, plant materials from forestry, rock material, calcium carbonate and NPK fertiliser.
The growing medium contains peat and is ready to use. Do not add lime-rich garden material without checking suitability. The complete declared values are listed in the following section.
Declared growing-medium valuesOrganic matter, pH, salt content and nutrients from the label.
Values apply when the product is placed on the market and can vary naturally. After storage, check nutrient contents before use if needed.
- Organic matter: 35% of fresh mass.
- pH (CaCl₂): 4.8.
- Salt content (KCl): 1.0 g/l.
- Nitrogen (N): 120 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Phosphate (P₂O₅): 140 mg/l (CAL).
- Potassium oxide (K₂O): 200 mg/l (CAL).
- Magnesium (Mg): 80 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Sulphur (S): 100 mg/l (CaCl₂).
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Blueberry Fertiliser
From €9,85 View productFor later blueberry nutrition. Account for the compost’s initial fertiliser; its label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks, allowing for active growth.
GREEN24 · Product knowledge
Blueberry compost explained
Acidic compost for your berry garden
An acidic root zone for your berries
The ready-to-use compost is intended for blueberries, lingonberries and other plants needing acidic conditions. When planting, fill around the existing root ball and retain its previous depth.
Details & background
The growing medium is intended for blueberries, lingonberries and other acid-loving plants. Use it when planting and repotting rooted plants. A container lets you prepare their root zone deliberately.
Vaccinium includes tall cultivated blueberries, low bilberries and evergreen relatives. A shared preference for acidic soil does not mean identical space or water needs.
Compost & root conditions
Small flowers, particular soil needs
The bell-shaped flowers precede the berry crop. Acidic compost suits blueberry roots, while even moisture, air around the roots and suitable irrigation water remain part of their care.
Details & background
Fine blueberry roots need moisture and air together. Clear drainage and regular root-ball checks complement your choice of compost. Lime-rich irrigation water or surrounding garden soil can alter conditions over time.
The mix already contains nutrients. Plan further feeds according to active growth; the complete declared values are collected in one place in the product information.
Planting & repotting step by step
Continue caring after planting
Blueberries can also be grown in large containers. Check the root ball regularly in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Prefer low-lime water and account for the initial fertiliser before planning additional nutrients.
The illustrated sequence shows repotting a berry shrub in a container. For newly purchased rooted plants, likewise retain the previous root-ball level and provide even moisture.
Repotting: the complete sequence
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Check the plant and root ball
Check whether the roots fill the pot densely or the root ball absorbs water unevenly. Choose a frost-free, preferably mild day.
Prepare compost, a suitable pot and low-lime water. The blueberry’s species and eventual size determine the space it needs.
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Choose a suitable container
The new pot needs drainage holes, stability and room around the existing root ball. Its size should suit the shrub.
Leave a watering rim. The amount of compost needed is the empty space around and below the root ball, not the full pot volume.
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Keep drainage clear
Check the base and final position of the pot. Excess water must drain freely; the container must not sit permanently in a full saucer.
The diagram shows one possible arrangement using coarse material and permeable fleece. An extra layer replaces neither clear drainage holes nor careful watering.
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Ease out the root ball
Moisten a dry root ball before removing it. Ease it carefully out of the old container and support it from below.
Do not pull on the branches. Preserve fine roots where possible and gently loosen dense circling roots at the edge.
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Set the previous planting depth
Add some compost and test the root ball’s position. Its old surface should remain level with the planned new compost surface.
Adjust the height using compost below the ball. Do not bury the bases of the shoots more deeply; leave space below the pot rim.
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Fill around the sides and firm lightly
Add fresh compost around the ball in small amounts. Keep the plant upright and close larger gaps.
Firm only lightly without compressing the compost hard. Check the planting depth and watering rim again.
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Water slowly and evenly
Water in several gentle passes until the old root ball and fresh compost are thoroughly moistened. Prefer rainwater or other low-lime water.
Check that water drains from the base. Empty surplus water from saucers or outer pots rather than leaving the roots standing in it.
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Support establishment
Position the container to suit the blueberry species. Over the next few days, check moisture in both the old root ball and the fresh compost.
The compost is pre-fertilised. Its label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks; allow for season, growth and previous nutrition.
Before planting in a bed, check that soil conditions and drainage suit blueberries. Use the acidic compost within an adequately prepared planting area; a small isolated planting hole does not automatically solve unsuitable conditions.
After planting
Check moisture
Blueberries have many fine, shallow roots. Keep the root ball evenly moist without waterlogging it. The old core can remain dry even when the new compost is moist.
Prefer low-lime water
Rainwater helps maintain acidic root conditions. Do not let the plant dry out if rainwater is temporarily unavailable; plan a suitable longer-term supply if tap water is persistently hard.
Feed later when appropriate
The label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks. A dormant plant does not need another feed simply because time has passed; follow the chosen fertiliser’s own dose.
Suitable soil is one part of care
Yellow leaves, wilting or weak growth do not reliably diagnose a nutrient deficiency. First check moisture, drainage, roots and growing-medium conditions. Extra fertiliser does not solve drought, waterlogging or root damage.
Cultivated blueberries grow as shrubs; lingonberries and cranberries remain lower and need different care. This compost replaces neither choosing a suitable species nor appropriate winter protection for containers.
Common questions about blueberry compost
Which berries is this compost intended for?
For blueberries, lingonberries and other berry plants needing acidic soil. Cultivated blueberries, bilberries and cranberries still differ in growth habit, moisture needs and care; match the position and container to the species.
Is this compost peat-free?
No. The declared mix contains raised-bog peat with decomposition grades H3–H8, together with other organic and mineral materials.
Will it convert any garden soil for blueberries?
A small amount in a planting hole does not permanently change lime-rich garden soil. Check soil conditions and drainage. A sufficiently large container or a properly prepared acidic planting area may be more suitable.
When can I add fertiliser?
The compost includes initial nutrition. Its label specifies supplementary feeding after 6–8 weeks; allow for active growth, season and previous feeds. Then follow the fertiliser’s own instructions.
Will one bag fill my pot?
This depends on the empty space around the existing root ball. Measure the new container and subtract the root-ball volume; the 10-litre bag does not need to fill the entire pot volume.
Get to know blueberries and their relatives
The plant profile explains differences between Vaccinium species, with a care calendar and guidance on flowers, harvest and pruning.
Safety and storage
Safety instructions
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Not for consumption. Avoid creating dust when filling and wash hands after use.
Wash your face and hands thoroughly. Use diluted fertiliser promptly and keep it out of water bodies and wastewater.
Product GPSR safety information
Storage
Protect from weather and direct sunlight.
Store sheltered from the weather in a dark place. Protect from drying out, waterlogging and direct sunlight.
Seal opened packs tightly and use the contents as soon as possible.
Manufacturer / company placing the product on the market
GREEN24 GmbH
Am Neggenborn 125
44892 Bochum, Germany
info@green24.de
www.green24.de