Tips for Growing Blueberries at Home: A Beginner's Guide

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5 to 5.5) to ensure healthy blueberry growth.

Select blueberry varieties suited to your climate, such as highbush, rabbiteye, or half-high, for best results.

Plant blueberries in early spring or fall, spacing them about 18 to 24 inches apart for proper air circulation.

Mix organic compost into the soil to enrich it and improve drainage, promoting strong root development.

Water blueberries regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, especially during hot months.

Mulch around the base of blueberry plants with pine needles or wood chips to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Prune blueberry bushes each year to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage healthy new growth and fruiting.

Fertilize blueberries in early spring with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth and berry production.

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