It’s late October, which means the fall planting season is drawing to a close. It is true that some people do it halfway, but this is not particularly wise, because such a long delay is associated with a high risk.
Then most likely due to lack of sun, low soil temperature and high risk of regular frostswhich may prevent the bushes from adapting to the soil or preparing for winter.
Blueberries can be planted in two seasons: or in spring and each of these dates has its advantages and disadvantages. In autumn, it is recommended to do this from mid-September to the end of October.
Fans of planting blueberries at this time emphasize that it is associated with a lower price of seedlings and less frequent watering. However, the later it is, the greater the risk of freezing young bushes, which may not have time to establish themselves. Therefore, if you decide to do so, cover the plants with bark or agrotextile.
However, if you are afraid, wait. The spring planting date for blueberries has the advantage that the plant will not freeze, it has the entire season to take root well, and it is also easier to control its watering and the level of soil acidification.. The only drawback is the issue of irrigation, which must be frequent (especially in early summer, when the soil is usually quite dry).
Blueberries do best in sunny locations and sheltered from the wind. The soil in which they grow should have an acidic pH of 3.5–4.5 (a mixture of acidic peat, sand and pine sawdust will work well).
To plant blueberries, prepare a hole at least 40 cm deep and at least 60 cm wide. There should be acidic peat at the bottom, and only then should the blueberry seedling with the root ball be placed.
Once it is placed there, cover it with prepared soil, press it down slightly and water it. Once you have planted and watered your blueberry, you can cover the bush with coniferous bark mulch to help protect the roots from frost.
A natural quilt made of spruce branches, agrotextiles or even leaves will help her survive difficult times. If everything goes well, you will see the first single ones in July (regular fruiting should appear after 2-3 years).
