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How to prep soil for blueberries

Published: Apr 22, 2022 · Updated: Dec 27, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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a blueberry plant near a freshly dug hole with fertilizer with text overlay that reads how to prep your soil for blueberries
a blueberry plant near a freshly dug hole with fertilizer with text overlay that reads how to prep your soil for blueberries

Growing blueberries requires the right kind of soil, so here's how to prepare your soil before you plant.

a blueberry plant nearby a newly dug hole with fertilizer.
Jump to:
  • Blueberry ph of soil
  • How to amend your soil
  • What else can you add to your soil to change the ph?
  • Blueberry Bushes FAQ

Blueberry ph of soil

Blueberry plants grow best in acidic soil. Aim for a ph of about 4.5-5.5.

This will be too acidic for other plants to grow, so plan accordingly.

How to amend your soil

a garden with a hole and a box of blueberry fertilizer acid mix.

Amending soil just means to add things to it to help make it better. For blueberries, you will want to add a blueberry fertilizer like this one from Amazon.

For new blueberry plants

Here's what you do:

  1. Dig a hole that will fit your blueberry plant.
  2. Sprinkle in about ½ cup of blueberry fertilizer. Then mix with the soil you just dug out. (Make sure to wear gloves!)
  3. Then, plant the blueberry bush.
  4. Water thoroughly.

For established blueberry plants

Here's what to do:

  1. Add 1 cup blueberry fertilizer into the soil around your plant using a garden hand rake and mix it into the soil surrounding your plant.
  2. Then, water thoroughly.

What else can you add to your soil to change the ph?

a raised garden bed with saw dust added to it.

Saw dust is another thing you can add to your soil that will help make it more acidic, but it's better if used as a mulch instead.

If you do want to add saw dust into your soil, make sure you also add a Nitrogen fertilizer too!

Your best bet though is this blueberry fertilizer which is designed for what blueberries need.

Blueberry Bushes FAQ

What is the fastest way to acidify soil for blueberries?

The fastest way is to add an acidic fertilizer to your soil.

Are coffee grounds good for blueberry bushes?

Yes! This is a great addition to your soil to help make it more acidic.

What not to plant near blueberries?

For blueberries to thrive, they need very acidic soil. Avoid planting anything that won't do well in this environment like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, as well as leafy greens like kale and cabbage.

You might also enjoy reading: how to prep your raised garden bed

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