Planting blueberries lets you enjoy this tasty fruit anyime, not to mention add more flavor to your pancakes and other meals. The growing process itself is quite simple.
Picking the Right Site
The best area is one that gets full sunlight. A good drainage is absolutely necessary. Too much water and the plants will die. The material can be made of clay. Rocky soils can also be used.
The soil doesn’t need to be too acidic. The pH level required is between 4.0 to 5.5. However it won’t hurt to use soil with higher acidity. Spring is the best time to grow the plants.
Planting Suggestions
Dig a hole 2 feet wide. The depth needs to be at least 18 inches deep. You can also dig a hole 24 inches deep. When planting blueberries, you’ll need to cover them with peat. The plant also needs to be watered.
If you are growing the high bush, a space of 4 to 6 ft is needed. For the half bush, 3 ft to 4 ft will be enough. You should add 5 inches of mulch above the soil to keep moisture in. Mulch you can...
