Blueberry Planting Guide — All Zones
Vaccinium corymbosum
Last updated: May 15, 2026Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
60 inches apart
Planting Depth
0 inch
Min Soil Temp
45°F
Germination
30–90 days
Days to Maturity
730–1095 days
Frost Tolerance
Moderate frost tolerance
Soil pH
4.5–5.5
Difficulty
Moderate
Planting Schedule by Zone
Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.
Zone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10b
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Apr 24 | May 22 | May 22 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 4 | Apr 19 | May 17 | May 17 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 5 | Apr 9 | May 7 | May 7 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 6 | Mar 25 | Apr 22 | Apr 22 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 7 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 8 | Feb 27 | Mar 27 | Mar 27 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 9 | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Mar 7 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
| Zone 10 | Jan 20 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | year 2-3 | ongoing |
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Blueberry — Seeds & Supplies
- 🌱 Blueberry Seeds
Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.
Companion Planting
Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.
✓ Good Companions
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.