Common Name: Blueberry Scientific Name: Vaccinium spp. Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10 Soil: pH between 4 and 5.5 Light: Full sun ...
Highbush blueberry, a native of North America, grows 6 to 12 feet tall and is the major blueberry-producing species in ...
Space blueberry plants about 3 feet apart. If the variety you purchase is listed as growing larger than that, then space them a little further apart. Plant young blueberry bushes in late April or ...
Growing fruit at home is fun and rewarding. Blueberries are easy to grow if their special needs are met. Growing and maintenance: Blueberries need full sun, moisture and plenty of organic matter ...
The blueberry farm has been in the family since 1943, but has been forced to adapt as big processors have taken over the ...
If you don't have suitable soil, simply grow blueberries in a pot containing ericaceous compost, giving the plants a high potash feed (such as tomato feed) occasionally during the growing season.
Blueberry production in Colombia started with 5,000-hectare projects in 2024; it currently has 760 hectares planted.
Blueberries require an acidic soil relatively high in organic matter. A soil pH of 4.8 to 5.2 is best for optimal growth. The soil should be tested prior to planting. The pH measurement refers to the ...