How to Water Blueberry Bushes

The blueberry is a versatile fruit that grows well in sunny locations. Blueberry bushes are shallow-rooting plants, so they require a well-draining soil to thrive. With proper care and cultivation, your thriving blueberry bushes can produce fruit all season long. It can take up to six years for a blueberry plant to begin producing a full volume of berries, but bushes in your backyard supply fresher fruit than you'll find in the supermarket.

Instructions

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  Add water to the roots of your blueberry plants regularly from early spring to late summer, giving the plants 1 to 3 inches of water each week. Spread the water applications out over the course of the week to keep the plants' roots from getting overly dry or heavily saturated.
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  Check the soil condition regularly from September through early spring and only water the plants if the soil just under the surface is dry to the touch. Add only enough water to moisten the soil.
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  Water the blueberry plants more frequently if necessary during dry spells in growth season. Monitor the soil's moisture condition during dry periods and add water as needed to keep the soil around the blueberry roots moist.

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