DibbleGrowing blueberries: from seed to harvest
Plant bare-root bushes in early spring in acidic soil. A long-lived perennial, full crops come in a few years, so be patient.
Planting dates for blueberries by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | August 22 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | August 17 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | August 7 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | July 29 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | July 18 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | July 5 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | June 8 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | May 10 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | April 10 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
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Questions
When should I plant blueberries?
It depends on your zone. Blueberry is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow blueberries?
About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with blueberries?
Good companions include Strawberry.
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