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Blueray · Blueberry

Zone 9a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Blueray to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 6th
Harvest BeginsMay 25th
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 5 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity80
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)5
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.