Easy to Grow 
Blueberries are not as difhcult to grow as some people 
believe, but they do need a little special attention. Those 
folks who give them this special attention are well re- 
warded for their efforts. 
For commercial use, a two-year-old plant is the best 
size to set out. 
For landscape or gardening, a 3- or 4-year plant will 
give a fair crop of berries the first year, as well as abun- 
dant growth for hedge effect. 
Best months to set out are April and May. 
Acid Soil Essential 
The essential requirement for successful Blueberry 
culture is an acid soil, one well supplied with organic 
material, and of loose texture, thus making it the more 
retentive of moisture. If your soil does not meet these 
requirements, the proper conditions may be created by 
mixing the surface soil with a liberal quantity of peat 
moss, partially rotted leaves, pine needles, or sawdust. 
Sharp sand may be mixed with the soil to keep it light 
and porous so that the roots may be properly aerated and 
able to breathe. Soil similar for the growing of Rhodo- 
dendrons, Laurels or Azaleas will grow Blueberries. 
Distance Apart to Set Plants 
For Home Gardening, 3 to 4 feet apart. 
For Commercial Growing, 5 by 10 feet apart. 
For small plantings, Blueberries are set 3 to 4 feet 
apart. A hole should be dug 18 to 24 inches wide and 
8 to 10 inches deep. The soil coming from this hole 
should be mixed with equal parts of peat moss and sharp 
sand and placed around the roots of the Blueberry plant. 
If there is enough decayed organic material in the soil, 
the plant will receive sufficient nourishment. Never use 
lime, as this would sweeten the soil, and such a condi- 
tion is to be avoided. 
The plants should be set with the roots spread out, 
not bunched. They should be set so that the first branch 
will come just above the surface of the ground and on a 
grade with the ground. The soil should be replaced and 
firmed, and the roots soaked with water. This is called 
puddling in. 
As Blueberries are not self-pollinating, two or more 
varieties should be planted near each other to insure sat- 
isfactory fruiting. 
Cultivate Shallow 
The Blueberry is shallow-rooted and accordingly 
cultivation should be shallow. It should be frequent 
enough to keep down weeds. Blueberry plants grow well 
