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What kind of weather is needed to grow blueberries?

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Blueberries are typically grown in humid, northern climates that have winter chills, mild summers and low-pH or acidic soils, conditions that limit their range. ... read more

We grow Highbush blueberries. Our climate has mild winter freeze (-5C) and moderate temperatures in the summer of about 25-27C on a warm summer day. 30C is unusually hot here. We have dry summers and lots of rain in the winter. In eastern Canada and the Eastern US they grow low-bush blueberries, which can tolerate extremely cold winter temperatures. read more

No longer is growing blueberries only for gardeners in northern climates. Traditionally, blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) have been grown in areas with cold winters, but as horticulturalists develop varieties that thrive and produce in mild, frost-free climates, blueberry growing is moving south. read more

(For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits, visit our Crop at a Glance collection page.) Long-lived and dependable, blueberries are among the easiest fruits to grow organically. Different species are native to various regions of North America, but you can grow some type of blueberry bush almost anywhere. read more

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