Case study
Substrate Blueberry Case Study
A substrate blueberry grower switched to chip-rich coir blends to protect fine roots.
- Root health
- Improved
- Salt stress
- Reduced
- Plant vigour
- More uniform
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The challenge
What the grower faced
Fine blueberry roots were stressed by salt build-up and substrates that held too much water.
| Location | Southern Europe (placeholder) |
|---|---|
| Climate | Moderate, under cover |
| Growing method | Pots / containers |
| Substrate | Chip-rich (≈ 30/70), free-draining, low-EC custom blend |
| Irrigation | High-frequency, low-volume drip |
| Root development | Whiter, healthier fine roots with less dieback |
| Yield results | More consistent plant vigour (illustrative) |
| Water use | Frequent small events; improved drainage |
The results
What changed
- Healthier, whiter root systems
- Reduced salt stress on fine roots
- More consistent plant vigour
“The free-draining blend transformed root health — far fewer stressed plants.”
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