With the trend towards healthier living on the rise, blueberry plants are perfect for anyone looking to boost their wellbeing with nutritious fruits from their own backyard or patio. Dwarf blueberries that can be planted in a container make growing fresh fruit simple and easy. These plants are readily available at the garden center and are perfect if you want to grow your own food that tastes good and also has good nutritional value. Packed with health benefits, easy to grow and compact blueberry bushes are quickly becoming a must in any garden.
Here are four reasons to plant some blueberries on the patio this year:
1. Grow blueberries for health
Blueberries pack a big punch in a small bite. They are nutritious powerhouses packed with high concentrations of antioxidants that help protect against cancer and heart disease. Just one serving of blueberries has nearly 25 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. As a low-GI fruit, blueberries have a beneficial effect on regulating blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
2. Grow blueberries to maximize small spaces
Dwarf blueberry bushes fit perfectly in containers on the porch, patio or balcony. Make the most of tight spaces by growing blueberries and keep fresh, nutritious fruits on hand. In addition, these shrubs are self-pollinating, so only one shrub is needed to produce fruit.
3. Grow blueberries for style
One plant can produce beautiful flowers for spring, juicy fruit in summer, breathtaking fall foliage and colorful winter branches.
4. Grow them for the kids
Little hands love to dig in the dirt and harvest their own blueberries. Packed with flavor and heart-healthy benefits, these little dynamos are a childhood favorite. Growing blueberries with children is not only a fun experience, but it also pays off. Let children collaborate with Mother Nature to learn to explore and discover.
With vibrant shades of blue and sweet flavors, no summer fruit is better known (or better to you) than blueberries. These blue wonders play a vital role in health and well-being. Plant a blueberry bush today and get ready to pick some fresh berries.
