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Blueberries are high in vitamin C and full of antioxidants, making them very good for you.

Sep 21, Blueberry bushes are one of the easiest fruit bearing bushes to grow. Blueberries are high in vitamin C and full of antioxidants, making them very good for you. They don't take up much room and anyone with a yard in gardening zones 4 through 9 can grow their own bushes.

There are several varieties of blueberries. 5. Attractive All Year: Blueberry bushes give us flowers in spring, berries in summer, and beautiful, ornamental appeal in fall and winter. This is another reason they are a great choice for growing right in your outdoor living areas and make a good landscaping plant. 6.

Unpack and Soak: Unpack your blueberry bush and soak in water for 3 to 6 hours just before planting. Cut Broken Roots.

Dig Hole (s): The width of the hole should allow you to spread roots. If you are planting multiple blueberries, dig holes 4'-6' apart. If you are creating several rows dig holes 7'' apart. Oct 30, Fall may make you crave all things pumpkin, but it’s also the perfect time to set yourself up for a generous crop of sweet and delicious berries come spring and summer. So finish up your pumpkin spice latte and take a few moments to whet your appetite for the lush taste of homegrown fruit.

Autumn is the best time for planting shrubs, trees, and herbaceous Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. plants can be crowded together in a large tub or barrel. In the ground: amend the soil with several inches of FirMulch and Micro Bark. Add 2 – 4 cups of soil sulfur per plant and 1 – 2 cups Camellia/Azalea fertilizer.

Compact Size: Unlike the sprawling vines you must train or wrangle with other types of berries, blueberries grow in compact bushes that are ideal for folks with small backyards or who want something that will not take up much space.

Plant 2 varieties 3’ apart or more. ‘Bluecrop’ is a midseason variety. Medium size fruit with a high sugar content. Plants.