Growing Blueberries. 1 They also grow best in soil thats rich in organic matter. Blueberries require acidic soil.
Plants wont have much fruit the first 2 to 3 years. Blueberries are easy to grow in well prepared sites require little care. Watching Your Blueberries Grow Highbush blueberry bushes can grow up to 12 feet tall but most peak at about 6.
How to grow blueberries in a garden.
The key to growing blueberry plants successfully is getting the soil conditions right. Blueberries are generally pest- and disease free. Blueberries are often advertised as self-fertile however cross pollination with another blueberry of the same type will greatly increase both yield and berry size. Growth habits vary among cultivars with some bushes growing very upright and others having a more spreading growth habit.