Plant blueberries in early spring before growth starts or in late fall after frost. Purchase two year old plants for installation. Plants should be placed 4 to 6 feet apart within rows, with 10 to 14 feet between rows. Make planting holes several inches larger and deeper than the root system. Blueberries grow best on soil having higher organic matter content than most soils. To improve growth, mix 1 gallon of wet peat moss with the soil in the bottom of the hole prior to planting. Do not put fertilizer in the hole at planting because blueberries are very sensitive to fertilizer burn. Be sure to set the plant at the same depth as it was grown in the nursery, with roots well spread out and soil packed firmly around the roots.

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