Q&A – What is the best variety of blueberry to grow in West Tennessee? When should I plant?
Question:
What is the best variety of blueberry to grow in West Tennessee? When should I plant?
Answer:
Rabbiteye blueberries work best in West Tennessee. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison lists several cultivars of rabbiteye blueberries. He says the best time to plant is in late winter or early spring. He recommends testing the soil pH now and then spend the time from now to late winter lowering the pH. Blueberries like very acid soil.
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What is the best variety of blueberry to grow in West Tennessee? When should I plant?
Answer:
Rabbiteye blueberries work best in West Tennessee. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison lists several cultivars of rabbiteye blueberries. He says the best time to plant is in late winter or early spring. He recommends testing the soil pH now and then spend the time from now to late winter lowering the pH. Blueberries like very acid soil.
Related Videos:
How far out from my blueberry bushes is the soil acidic?
Can I move a blueberry plant?
Related Resources:
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