They prefer a higher soil pH and can attract pests and diseases harmful to blueberries.
Compete for similar nutrients and are prone to blight, which can spread to blueberries.
Require different soil conditions and can harbor pests like aphids that also affect blueberries.
Can carry verticillium wilt and other diseases that can spread to blueberry bushes.
Their sprawling vines can crowd and overshadow blueberry bushes, reducing their growth and fruit production.
Like melons, they need a lot of space and can outcompete blueberries for sunlight and nutrients.
Compete for nutrients and can attract pests such as squash bugs and cucumber beetles.
Grows tall and can overshadow blueberry bushes, depriving them of sunlight and competing for soil nutrients.