Plant library
Shrub
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Zones 3–10
A gorgeous landscape shrub that also pays rent in antioxidant-packed fruit.
Sun
Full sun
Water
high
Spacing
4 ft apart (varies by variety)
Soil
Very acidic pH 4.5-5.5, moist but well-drained
Difficulty
moderate
Zones
3–10
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Acid is everything — amend with peat and pine mulch, or grow in pots of acid potting mix. Plant two different varieties for cross-pollination, water shallow, and feed with acid fertilizer in spring.
Good companions
Rhododendron, azalea, thyme (acid-bed partners)
Harvest
Wait days after they turn blue — berries soften and sweeten fully.
Want a plan for growing Blueberry?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
