Blueberries are known to be a super food! They're full of antioxidants and high in potassium and vitamin C. They're also known to be an anti-inflammatory that can lower you're risk of heart disease and cancer.
This is a great fruit to have on hand and if you're debating growing your own blueberry bush I would highly recommend it. Blueberry bushes are super easy to grow and one bush can keep producing for up to 20 years! Talk about an unlimited harvest.
If you're interested in growing blueberries, keep on reading and I'll give you the step-by-step on how to add a blueberry bush to your garden so you can enjoy the benefits for years to come!
There are four types of blueberries when choosing what you're going to plant in your garden: highbush, lowbush, hybrid half high and rabbiteye blueberries. Highbush is the most popular for growing at home.
When growing a blueberry bush, keep these points in mind:
A blueberry bush needs full sun to grow a bountiful harvest: meaning it needs around 6-10 hours of direct sun for best results,
when choosing the location of your future blueberry bush, look for spaces where your bush will be protected from harsh drying winds,
a blueberry bush is a shallow rooted plant: meaning the soil is going to need to be able to hold moisture and drain well for best results,
acidic soil with a pH level between 4-5 will work best,
you can grow a blueberry bush in a container, but if planting in the ground make sure to space them 5 feet a part from other plants,
dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the current roots of the blueberry plant and pack well with soil once transplanted,
a blueberry bush needs 1-2 inches of water per week,
you can use mulch to lock in moisture to cut down on watering, and lastly
your blueberry bush will be ready to harvest from June to August, you'll know the berries are ready when you can pluck them off the bush with little force!
If you're planting a new bush, plant early mid-spring. For the first two years, pinch back the blossoms of the plant so it won't produce. This way the bush can focus on establishing its roots for tastier fruits in the future!
Now that you have the basics, pick your spot and get to planting! Don't forget to subscribe to get our latest posts!
Happy Planting!
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