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Question 8. What kind of soil is best for 
blueberries ? 
Ans. Blueberries like moist soil that is 
naturally acid and free from rock; neither too 
sandy nor too heavy with clay. The soil must 
be loose, not crusty. If it is too heavy, sand 
will improve it. If lacking in humus, peat moss, 
or rotted leaf mold will give it body. Any 
soil that will grow strawberries or a crop of 
garden vegetables will be exactly right for blue¬ 
berries. 
Question 9. How far apart should they be 
planted? 
Ans. Plant blueberries in rows 8 ft. apart 
for field planting, with plants 4 ft. apart in 
the rows. Where only a few plants are to be 
considered, plant any place in the home grounds 
where you can find room for them. For clumps 
on the lawn plant 4 ft. apart. Keep the same 
distance between them in shrub borders. For 
hedges or divisions inside your grounds they 
may be planted 3 ft. apart. 
Question 10, When is the best time to plant? 
Ans. Spring is the best time to plant al¬ 
most anything. If fall is more convenient, use 
that time to plant this most hardy and robust 
fruit. For fall planting be sure to bring the 
earth well up around the plant. This will pro- 
