How to Grow Blueberries in North Texas

Plant your blueberries in North Texas in the spring to get them established for summer and winter. The timing in this region may vary from mid- to late-April. Watch your region's frost dates and plant the week after the last frost falls.

Plant in a site that gets at least eight hours of full sun daily and has quick drainage. Make sure the site has room for at least two blueberry bushes, as planting two different cultivars increases the chance of pollination and a fruit harvest. Each plant needs at least 3 feet of space.

Plant North Texas-friendly blueberry cultivars for good growing success. Choose from Tifblue, Woodward, Garden Blue, Delite, Briteblue, Climax, Brightwell and Starblue.

Amend the soil for blueberries, which require richly acidic soil. North Texas does not provide naturally acidic soil. Mix 3 inches of quick-draining soil and 6 inches of organic compost or peat moss into the top 18 inches of soil in each planting site. Mix the soil well and allow it to sit for two to three days to settle before planting.

Plant blueberry bushes in holes as deep and twice as wide as the established root balls. Fruit plants prefer shallow plantings, which give their roots access to warmth and moisture. Give each seedling 3 feet of space, but keep them within 20 feet of each other to ensure pollination and fruit harvest.

Lay down 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch to maintain soil moisture during the hot summer. Apply pine bark, wood chips or saw dust, as these materials will add more acid to the soil when they break down. Replenish the mulch layer at least once a month.

Give the blueberries 2 inches of water a week to maintain soil moisture. Expect them to bear fruit in their third year.