Growing Blueberry Plants

Soil pH and proper fertilization are key components of growing your own blueberries.Blueberries will grow in most gardens with acidic soil. Avoid planting blueberries where they will be heavily shaded most of the day.

Use your hands to pack the soil around the base of the blueberry plant to completely cover the roots.Trim away the lower branches of the blueberry plant to prevent them touching the ground.Apply fertilizer to the blueberry plant after it has been planted...

Huckleberries grow more densely than wild blueberries, which tend to have a creeping growth habit, and are much taller, reaching upward of 4 feet high. The location of wild blueberries depends on the species.

Also, remove any of the remaining rounded buds and all but two or three of the sturdiest upright shoots.Fertilize the blueberry bush only if the soil test results indicated that there is a lack of nutrients in the soil.

Water every few days, to keep them moist but not soggy.Remove the paper and keep the seedlings under grow lights or near a sunny window, watering them as needed to keep the moss moist until they are about 3 inches high.Transplant the blueberry seedlings...

Antioxidant-rich blueberry varieties have subtle differences in taste, from sweet-tart to deep and rich. While blueberries are self-pollinating, the other varieties will serve to give you an abundance of fruit.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to...

Even grows well in containers! Introduced in 1979. Ripens in June through July. Bears for several weeks in summer and yields 5 to 10 pounds per bush. Evergreen bush in southern climates! Enjoy showy spring flowers and large crops of dime-sized, sweet...

Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Plant has ornamental appeal in the landscape with its tall, attractive shape. Enjoy abundant crops of large, light-blue berries. Resists cracking. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

If you've never had a fresh, homegrown blueberry, you will be amazed at the difference in taste. While blueberries are self-pollinating, the other varieties will serve to give you an abundance of fruit.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties...

Blueberries like their soil pH on the acidic side, between 4.5 and 5.0. Adding a soil acidifier (then checking the pH) will give you quart after quart of fat, super-nutritious berries for the entire blueberry season.

Introduced in 1987. Ripens in June. Enjoy the sweet goodness of fresh blueberries from your own plants — even during the dog days of summer. One of our best-tasting varieties. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with another...

Disease-resistant to root rot. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. The fruit has an outstanding flavor fresh, baked, and in preserves.

Self-pollinating. Ripens in late July to early August. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Foliage is light green with red tips throughout the growing season.

Scarlet foliage in fall. Pink blooms in spring. Also an ideal pollinator for most other varieties. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

You'll grow small, medium, and extra-large blueberries perfect for fresh eating as well as using in a range of baked delights like muffins, scones, pies, crisps, and cobblers. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range...

Plant tolerates temperatures as low as –15ºF. Also suitable for baking. Mid- to late-season. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Introduced in 1973. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. This late-season variety will give you ½” berries that are firm, easy-to-pick and perfect for fresh eating or cooking.

Requires mulch in winter. This attractive bush features a flush of hot pink flowers in spring, followed by blue-green leaves and sky blue, medium to large berries. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety...

The plant produces showy pink flowers in spring and gold and orange foliage in fall. This unique berry matures to a bright pink color and offers a flavorful treat. Mid- to late-season.

Self-pollinating. Combined with dark green, glossy leaves, this plant is an attractive edible-ornamental addition to your landscape. Fruits on new growth! Most blueberries fruit on mature wood in summer, but the unique nature of this variety yields an...

Introduced in 1986. Ripens in late June to early July. In spring, these mounded, “half-high” plants are dotted with white flowers, which give way to small- to medium-size berries that will give you a taste of the Northern wilds.

Grow several as a hedge or use individual plants as focal points. Fall color takes on an eggplant purple shade. Fruit is sweet with a tropical essence. Self-pollinating. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this...

Introduced in 1994. Colorful fall foliage has a red-to-purple appearance. Consistent producer of premium, powder-blue berries each year. Self-pollinating.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

Fruit is best fresh, but also good in pies and jam. Ripens in June. Well-shaped, upright and vigorous plants with dark green foliage. One of the first blueberries of the season. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Bluecrop...

Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Jersey or Earliblue.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Produces big clusters of large, all-purpose berries — perfect in salads...

Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.