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Blueberry
* Blueberries also contain folic acid, ellagic acid, and bacterial inhibitors
  - yellow pigments
  - have a place in the annals of folk medicine
  - require more moisture than most plants
* Blueberries appear to be an effective anti-aging remedy, at least in lab animals
  - retard the aging process because of their antioxidant properties
* Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, provide some fiber, and are low in sodium
  - great source of vitamin C and a good source of fiber
  - native berry to North America
* Blueberries are a natural in cobblers, crisps, jams, muffins, and pies
  - laxative
  - relative of the cranberry and are native to the United States
  - about three times bigger in size as bilberries and they taste alike
* Blueberries are also a good source of carbohydrates and fiber
  - great topping for breakfast cereals
  - attractive ornamental shrubs
  - great sprinkled over cereal, or yogurt, or low-fat ice cream
  - among the favorite fruits of nutritionists
* Blueberries are an also important food source for wildlife during the summer
  - extremely important food source for bears
  - important food source for birds and mammals
  - insignificant source of other vitamins
  - blue, cherries are red, etc
  - common in the woods of Canada and North America
  - difficult to propagate, and survival of rooted cuttings is poor
  - easy to pick because they grow on low bushes
  - finicky plants
* Blueberries are good for making jelly, jam, pie, muffins, and many other foods
  - high in iron and mineral salts
  - in middle fruiting stage
  - indigenous to North America
* Blueberries are low in calories and packed with antioxidants
  - fat and contain no sodium or cholesterol
  - mainstays in the East and Northwest, where the plants flourish in acid soils
  - more tolerant of spring frosts than most other fruit crops
* Blueberries are native to Canada and range from the far north to the south
  - South America
  - northeastern Minnesota, where they grow on hillsides and in bogs
  - nutritional powerhouses
  - one of summer' s greatest bounties
* Blueberries are one of the few fruits indigenous to North America
  - most popular berries in the United States
  - overall very important for food and cover for wildlife
  - part of the heath family
  - poor competitors with weeds
  - popular with people and birds
  - self-fertile
  - susceptible to root rots in poorly drained soils
  - the third most popular fruit in the United States
* Blueberries are very low in calories
  - sensitive to drought and irrigation is essential in most areas
  - virtually fat free
  - well adapted to drip irrigation systems
  - youth berries
* Blueberries begin their life as a little, green berry
  - to turn color before they are fully ripe
  - bloom fairly early, and often experience frost damage
* Blueberries can also be an effective anti-diarrheal agent
  - be blue or black, with a powdery, silver-white sheen on the skin
  - grow in a wide range of soils, temperatures and other conditions
  - take damp, even boggy, areas if they have good sunlight
* Blueberries contain a variety of compounds
  - more Vitamin A than any other berry
  - develop their maximum sweetness a few days after they initially turn blue
  - fight the bacteria that causes diarrhea
  - grow areas
* Blueberries grow in acid conditions and do poorly in alkaline Colorado soils
  - clusters on bushes
  - clusters, with berries at the bottom ripening before the ones at the top
  - two varieties, lowbush and highbush
  - on the same plant as their name
* Blueberries have a shallow, fibrous root system
  - small root system adapted for moist soil conditions
  - fibrous roots
  - the same season as raspberries
  - white or pink flowers in bell-shaped clusters on the shoot tips
* Blueberries includes peels
  - inhibit blood platelets sticking together reducing blood clots
  - lead the list of antioxidant foods
  - play a healthyrole in a healthy diet
* Blueberries prefer moist soil, but also adequate drainage
  - nitrogen in an ammonium form over a nitrate form
* Blueberries remain alive after harvest, respiring and producing heat
  - popular and sought-after around the world
  - require ample moisture and do especially well in areas of high rainfall
* Blueberries require an acid soil and prefer nitrogen in the form of ammonium
  - cross pollination for a successful fruit set
  - specific soil conditions for good growth and production
  - ripen earlier than do cranberries
  - run the biggest risk of experiencing very cold weather and frosts
  - thrive in acidic soils
* Blueberries tolerate irradiation without adverse effects
  - partial shade, but full sun is preferred
  - turn from purple in acid to green in base
* Blueberries usually begin bearing the second or third year after transplanting
  - fruit the third season after planting
  - have a grayish waxy deposit on the skin, which is called bloom
  - yield nectar and pollen, but bees visit the flower predominantly for nectar
* Most blueberries bear fruit.
* Most blueberries have few problems with insects or diseases
* Some blueberries grow feet
  - produce berries.
  * Blueberries have a sweet taste, with a little acidic hint. Wild blueberries have a stronger taste. Blueberries are good for making jelly, jam, pie, muffins, and many other foods