Blueberry Southern Highbush Mixed Variety (Vaccinium corymbosum) - You do not have to start your blueberries from cuttings or nursery shrubs. For the patient gardener, though, growing blueberry shrubs from seed can give you excellent results.

Growing instructions

Blueberry plants will start producing berries when about 2 years old. In order for blueberry plants to produce berries the soil pH needs to be between 4.5 - 5.0. Soils not within the range of pH acceptability for blueberry plant growth must be prepared before planting. If the pH is too high, the growth of the plant is slowed and the foliage turns yellow. Blueberries require adequate water, especially the first year that they are planted, to properly establish a good root system.

* During the growing season, blueberry plants typically require 1 inch of water per week

* Temperature: Sow at 64-71F

* Soil Type: Acidic pH 4.5 - 5.0, well drained soils, avoid lime - peat moss works well to germinate the seeds in

* Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch maximum

* Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant