Site Selection and Preparation Select a sunny location in well drained soil free of weeds and well worked. Locate in an area where irrigation water is available as best results will be obtained by keeping the root zone moist throughout the growing season. A fail safe way to grow blueberries in almost any soil is to incorporate peat moss into the planting medium. Add an equal amount of pre-moistened peat moss and mix well. One 4 cubic foot compressed bale will usually be sufficient for 4-5 plants, for raised beds mix equal volumes peat moss with acid compost or planting mix.
Blueberries thrive in acidic soils.
Your garden center representative can recommend a soil acidifier if necessary for your area. If planted in rows, allow 8-10 feet between the rows depending on equipment used for mowing or cultivating. Planting - For container stock, remove from pot and lightly roughen up the outside surface of the root ball. Set the top soil line of the plant about 1-2 inches higher than the existing ground and firm around root ball. Mound soil up along sides of exposed root mass.