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When to plant blueberry in Zone 6

In Zone 6, the last spring frost usually passes around April 21 and the first fall frost arrives around October 17, leaving about 179 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Generous season. Spring and fall plantings both productive.

Last spring frost: April 21First fall frost: October 17Frost-free days: 179Days to maturity: 120Hardiness: Hardy

Planting windows for blueberry in Zone 6

When to plant blueberry in Zone 6
TaskWindow
TransplantMar 31 to Apr 14
Estimated harvestJul 29 to Aug 28

The harvest estimate counts 120 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 30 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 6; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow blueberry

Plant bare-root bushes in early spring in acidic soil. A long-lived perennial, full crops come in a few years, so be patient.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Blueberry:

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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.