Choose a sunny location with well-drained, acidic soil
Test soil pH and aim for 4.5 to 5.5
Improve soil with peat moss, pine bark, or sulfur if needed
Select a blueberry variety suited to your climate
Plant in spring or fall
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the root ball
Space bushes according to variety requirements
Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container
Backfill with acidic soil mix and water thoroughly
Mulch with pine needles, pine bark, or wood chips
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Water deeply during dry periods
Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring
Avoid overfertilizing
Prune lightly in the first few years
Remove dead, damaged, or weak canes
Protect plants from birds with netting when berries ripen
Harvest berries when fully blue and easy to pick
Maintain mulch and soil acidity each year
Check regularly for pests and diseases
Replace old canes over time to encourage new growth