8 Crops You Should Never Grow Next To Your Blueberry Bushes

Tomatoes

They prefer a higher soil pH and can attract pests and diseases harmful to blueberries.

Potatoes

Compete for similar nutrients and are prone to blight, which can spread to blueberries.

Peppers

Require different soil conditions and can harbor pests like aphids that also affect blueberries.

Eggplants

Can carry verticillium wilt and other diseases that can spread to blueberry bushes.

Melons

Their sprawling vines can crowd and overshadow blueberry bushes, reducing their growth and fruit production.

Pumpkins

Like melons, they need a lot of space and can outcompete blueberries for sunlight and nutrients.

Squash

Compete for nutrients and can attract pests such as squash bugs and cucumber beetles.

Corn

Grows tall and can overshadow blueberry bushes, depriving them of sunlight and competing for soil nutrients.

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