Spindly, weak, or dead branches should be thinned out annually during the dormant season. Harvest Rabbiteye blueberries are a non-climacteric fruit and should be allowed to ripen on the bush. The fruit of most varieties will ripen over a 4 to 6 week period. A normal season can extend from late May to late July. Once the berries begin to ripen they should be picked every 5 to 7 days.
Birds seem to be the key pests.