Growing Blueberries

This little delicious fruit is so easy to grow in your home garden. With some proper care and little maintenance, have an abundance of blueberries all summer long.

- Lowbush: 1-2 feet tall

Blueberry Varieties

Highbush North and South: 6-8 feet tall

- Half High: Cross between low and high bush.

- Rabbiteye: Tallest and typically found in the wild.

Multiple Types

Blueberries are not self fertile. Make sure to plant at least 2 types for proper pollination.

1

Sun

Blueberries need full sun. At least 6-8 hours.

2

Soil

Blueberries are acid loving plants and require a pH of 4.0-5.0.

3

Pruning

Prune once they are 4-5 years old at the end of every winter.

4

Harvest

Blueberries are ready when they fall off easily and are fully dark blue.

5

Freeze

Freeze to use throughout the winter.

5

They turn a dark blue or purple color

3 Ways to Tell Blueberries are Rip

They fall off really easily

They taste sweet with a little bit of a crunch still.

Recipes with Blueberries

Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Watermelon Salad

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