Choose a sunny location with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Plant in acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5
Improve soil with peat moss, pine bark, or sulfur if needed
Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot
Select blueberry varieties suited to your climate
Plant in spring or fall
Space plants 4 to 6 feet apart, depending on variety
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the root ball
Place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container
Water deeply after planting
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Mulch with pine needles, wood chips, or bark to retain moisture
Remove weeds regularly around the plant
Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring
Avoid overfertilizing
Prune plants in late winter or early spring
Remove dead, weak, or crowded branches
Protect plants from birds with netting when berries ripen
Harvest berries when they are fully blue and come off easily
Grow at least two compatible varieties for better pollination and yield
Monitor for pests and diseases regularly
Maintain mulch and soil acidity each year