Published on: January 14, 2015
Before you rush out and buy bare-root blueberries, dreaming of baskets filled with luscious berries all summer, do some homework first.
Not all stores sell bushes that do well in our area and you must be sure to find ones that are bred to thrive in a mild climate.
‘Southern High Bush' or ‘Rabbiteye' are two that do well here, however they still need specialized care.
There need to be at least two bushes for cross pollination and they need to be planted in an acid soil mix with good drainage, sitting a bit above the soil line in full sun.
Always fertilize with an acid based fertilizer such as one intended for azaleas and camellias, and you should eventually get those baskets of berries you have been dreaming about!
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