Blueberry
How far apart to plant blueberries, how many fit your bed, when to plant them and how many you need.
- In the row
- 48 to 60 in
- Between rows
- 96 to 120 in
- Plants per person
- 1.2 to 1.6 fresh
How many fit a raised bed
| Bed | At 54 in spacing |
|---|---|
| 4 x 4 ft | 0 |
| 4 x 8 ft | 0 |
| 3 x 6 ft | 0 |
Square grid with half the spacing kept clear at the bed edges.
Blueberries need an acid soil (pH 4.5 to 5.5) and can take up to 10 years to reach mature size.
Expect about 1/2 lb per bush in the third year and 1 to 2 lb in the fourth, before full crops.
Blueberry calculators
Sources
- Extension Gardener Handbook, Chapter 14: Small Fruits, NC State Extension
- Blueberry, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center
- Growing Blueberries in a Home Garden, University of Maryland Extension
- Growing Backyard Fruits, University of Illinois Extension
- Growing Blueberries in Containers, University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension
- Spacing of Small Fruits in the Home Garden, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach