– Blueberries can be grown from seed indoors in late winter or early spring
– Seeds should be planted in 3-inch deep trays of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss or Premium Concentrated Seed Starting Mix
– Blueberry seeds are slow germinators and will take about 2-3 months to fully germinate
– Seedlings should be left in the peat moss until they are 3 inches tall, then transplanted into individual pots
– Young plants should be fed with a weak solution of Miracle Gro Acid Plant Food
– Blueberry plants will start producing berries when they are about 2 years old, but will not reach maximum berry yield until they are about seven years old
– The soil pH needs to be between 4.5-5.2 for the plants to produce berries
– Soils with higher pH levels can slow down plant growth and cause yellow foliage
– Pine needles and wood shavings can lower the pH level of the soil
– Planting blueberries in a raised bed or container can be a solution for high pH soil
– Blueberries require adequate water, especially in the first year of planting
– Highbush blueberry plants can grow up to 10 feet tall
– Flowers bloom from May to June and the fruits ripen in mid to late summer
– Ideal soil for blueberry plants is moist, high in organic matter, and well-drained
– Blueberry plants prefer acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5
– Mulch around the roots and full sun to partial shade are beneficial for blueberry plants
– Blueberry trees are hardy in zones 3-9
– Pre-stratified blueberry seeds should be planted immediately
– A package of 50mg of seeds contains about 100 seeds and costs $5.95
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