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Blueray · Blueberry

Zone 2b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Blueray to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 20th
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsMay 15th
Harvest EndsAug 25th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to MaturityN/A
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitShrub
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Plant highbush blueberries in acidic soil (pH ~4.5–5.5) and keep consistently moist the first year; they’re typically planted as transplants (bare-root or container), not grown from seed for home production.