Blueberry Outdoor

Flower week one! What a hot week too, highs of 42°c with humidity and nights up at 25°c but just made sure to keep up with 6L AM and PM and she stayed happy. No vertical growth this week but a LOT of filling in. Gave her a good defoliation Day 133 removing everything inside the net that won't receive light once the canopy fills in. Really helps with airflow and reduces risk of mold and other problems that come with a wet fall. Spent a good 20-30 minutes today also adjusting netting and stretching out the top canopy. Sides filling in great, I think she's going to be a solid 2-3 foot thick canopy all the way around once flower really gets going. Did spot what I'm pretty sure are aphid eggs while pruning today, but only 2 spots. Will still spray in a day or two, just want to give time to heal from pruning today. Last year didn't have to spray, but one thing I'm noticing is we have very very few lady bugs this year, where last year they were everywhere! Not seeing them on our fruit trees either, maybe just bad year for them. Hope everyone's grow goes well this week, now let's sit back and watch the flower grow!