This article by author Heidi Rader is about the low bush or bog blueberry. She covers her method of picking, which is by hand, in contrast to picking with a berry picker. The pros and cons of both were interesting to think about as I had never considered how aggressive a berry picker might be toward the fruit. This article also gives out come Blueberry cultivation tips and hints for success. Rader, H. 2016. The berry best: An Alaska blueberry primer. Available Online: Blueberries. Accessed on 28 Sep 2016.
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