When Do You Plant Blueberry Bushes in South Louisiana?

Louisiana Blueberries

• The LSU Ag Center states that rabbiteye blueberries are the best variety for South Louisiana, as these are more adapted to warm temperatures. A planting site should receive full sun all day for a large fruit harvest, but can sit in partial shade in this warmer area of the country.

Season

• Blueberries require winter chills and, therefore, do best with fall and winter plantings. This timing gives the bushes time to establish before the stress of summer heat. In Southern Louisiana, gardeners should plant their blueberries after the first frost, which comes in mid-October.

Day

• Cool, overcast days are best for plantings, as they keep the roots of a new bush from drying out. Gardeners should choose a day that has cooler temperatures, and handle their blueberry planting in the morning.