Blueberry Bush Buyers Guide and Tips

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Blueberry Success: Your Guide to Buying and Pruning
Want to grow delicious, juicy blueberries at home? This video will guide you through the process of buying and pruning blueberry bushes for a bountiful harvest!
Choosing the Right Blueberry Bush
We'll start our journey at Hall's Nursery, where I'll show you how to identify different blueberry varieties, including rabbiteye and highbush types. You'll learn about their key characteristics and why cross-pollination is so important for fruit production.
Pruning for Optimal Growth
Next, we'll head back to my garden, where I'll demonstrate how to prune newly purchased blueberry bushes. You'll discover the best techniques for removing dead or damaged branches and shaping the bush for optimal growth and sunlight penetration. Plus, I'll share tips on sterilizing your pruning tools to prevent the spread of diseases.
Cross-Pollination for Bigger Berries
Choosing the right blueberry varieties for cross-pollination is crucial for maximizing your harvest. I'll explain how to consider factors like bloom time and ripening period to ensure your blueberry bushes are compatible pollination partners. You'll also learn how to use the blueberry bush guide on my website, growoutthebox.com, to find the best matches for your chosen varieties.
Planting and Care Tips
Finally, I'll emphasize the importance of proper planting and care for blueberry bushes, including using a suitable potting mix and providing adequate sunlight and water.
Ready to Grow Your Own Blueberries?
Watch this video and learn everything you need to know to get started! Plus, visit my website for more information on growing blueberries and other gardening topics.

[@BillTeague-lb2dr]

Excellent video. The trimming information was great.

[@growingoutthebox]

You are most welcome.

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

King, you are the first person I ever heard say sterilize your snips. Thank you for the tip. It makes sense to do this if you are pruning different types of trees, so that if one is sick, you don’t get the next one sick. I appreciate the info. I will remember this from now on.

[@growingoutthebox]

The gift is in sharing. I hope all is well with you.

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

@@growingoutthebox with you as well, King. Thanks.

[@Eugenia_Farms]

if you research this tip is spread among fruit growers

[@tchuck3561]

@@Eugenia_Farmsand us loonies who have dozens of houseplants ❤❤❤❤

[@SowGoodGardener]

Great 👍🏾 information as always my brother💪🏾. Love the details. Thanks for sharing and stay blessed fam! -Calvin

[@growingoutthebox]

What's up big Cal! TX out of the cold yet. We hit 61 yesterday. Poor plants are about to start waking up😩

[@SowGoodGardener]

@ yes sir it’s starting to feel like Texas again out here. We’re going to get close to the 80’s starting next week but I know that we’re not quite done with Winter 🥶 just yet so I won’t be fooled 😂.

[@teikalika19]

I don’t know how I ended up here but I’m glad I stayed! Appreciate the information 💪🏾🙏🏾

[@growingoutthebox]

I'm glad you stumbled on the channel and decided to look around. Much appreciated.

[@BrokeFarmer]

Vital information, all facts

[@growingoutthebox]

@@BrokeFarmer Thank you sir. Much appreciated.

[@chinaskibukowski7747]

This guy is the blueberry guru.

[@growingoutthebox]

I just love growing blueberry bushes.

[@Nick_The_Trick]

Great information. Much wisdom

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad to help.

[@murielmorrow4306]

So glad you're showing how to use alcohol on your snips. I normally have a bottle of alcohol in a spray bottle

[@growingoutthebox]

Blueberries are very easy to get an infection so it is a must.🤛🏽

[@Madebytammysherrill]

OMG Bro this is so helpful!!! You are the OG of blueberries. 👨🏽‍🌾👑 Love this! 🫐🫐🫐💜💜💜

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad it was helpful! We are on schedule so far.

[@resaunders26]

I had no idea I was supposed to be sanitizing my snips. Thanks for the tip.

[@growingoutthebox]

It keeps them from spreading disease. 👍

[@YouGrowRow]

Thanks for sharing. I hope I remember to come back to this video when I get m my blueberry bushes in the spring 😊

[@growingoutthebox]

Hey Row. I will be posting pruning mature bushes in the next week. I have 11 different varieties

[@MsJKGardener]

The tag on nursery plants is so important. Thanks for informing about how to select plants that cross pollinate. I never knew that was important. Just bought two because google said so. Thanks again.

[@growingoutthebox]

Google said so. 🤣 Glad you found it helpful!

[@johnsantangelo7773]

Always the best information and tips and the my favorite presenter!

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad I could be of service. ☺️

[@Mary_GrowWithMe_1964]

Yet again... You have me like Wow! Wow!! 📝 Thank You for Sharing💛🍃

[@growingoutthebox]

WoooooW! I really am humbled. It is an honor to be of service.

[@chri8067]

I have one blueberry plant I really like. This will be my first ever attempt at propagating blueberry cuttings.

[@growingoutthebox]

Easy work. This video should help.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafLhZp6mN2KeMk

[@Sweetsofheaven]

GOTB this video is right on time! I will be applying this pruning method to my blueberry bushes. Please keep sharing these gems with us so that we are able to provide plenty of healthy food for our families.

[@growingoutthebox]

We are all on the same team. Growing for the good in us.

[@moonshyneart]

Incidentally, I was just looking at blueberry bushes the other day so this video is perfect timing! I never knew there were different types of blueberry bushes (rabbit eye, southern, northern…), but I sure do now! I’m about to rewatch the video and take notes bc the pruning bit is something I have really struggled with. I learn something new every single time, and now I have a resource to turn to when I’m ready to buy. Thank you!

[@growingoutthebox]

I'm glad you found it helpful and yes you do have me as a resource. 😊

[@wholenewperspective]

Thanks for this information. Our extension office has a hands on pruning class at a blueberry farm. They are letting you take the cuttings. I’m really thinking about going. I appreciate this lesson. Great teacher.

[@growingoutthebox]

You’ll get some great cuttings and learn a ton at the class! If they would allow you should record you day.

[@lindaholmes6411]

Thank you for blueberry pruning tips

[@growingoutthebox]

You are most welcome.Check out the blueberry guide when you have a minute.

[@h.sinclair]

You are fast becoming one of my absolute favorite channels with all your expertise, and sharing of information thank you so much ❤ I got blueberries in (5 plants in the fall) and my next concern is protecting from birds and pests - sorry if I missed it but how do you handle protecting those precious blueberries? Maybe you've already done a video on it... thank you so much again 🔥🔥🔥

[@growingoutthebox]

I use netting once the bush starts to ripen and remove them once harvest is over. I don’t have the 3 zippers in stock but I do have the 1 zipper growingoutthebox.com kzbin.infoztgR-0C79AI?si=AMifuuivWMb6_hwd

[@harveycontainergardener332]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of blueberry bushes, It definitely helps with the ones I am growing, I have a good bit of trimming to do.

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad you found it helpful! Pruning should be done late winter/early spring so I will have a pruning video for the larger bushes up in around week.

[@hughezzell10000]

Thanks! You really know your stuff on Blue berries -

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad I could be of service, let's get growing!

[@NiijiGoddessWellness]

Learned a lot from this video🌻 Thank You for sharing. New Subscriber

[@growingoutthebox]

@@NiijiGoddessWellness Welcome to the neighborhood. 👋

[@mizsparkie5479]

Thanks! This was the most helpful video I’ve seen on blueberries-I did not know that the different species could not cross pollinate, though it does make sense!

[@growingoutthebox]

thank you so much for the gift. I truly appreciate the gesture. There are so many different bushes that I don’t have in my list but you got one of the most important points and that was the species that won’t cross pollinate. I want my content to be a resource. Again, I appreciate you.

[@Sledgstone]

Really good video! You did a great job making your blueberry bush guide, it is very informative!

[@growingoutthebox]

Appreciate that! I'm still working on the blueberry guide but I really feel that it could be a valuable resource. I am open to any ideas. Is there something that you were looking for and the guide didn't answer?

[@Sledgstone]

@growingoutthebox Actually yes, I bought a Pink Popcorn blueberry variety last year and I couldn't find that variety on your pollination charts. I think it will cross pollinate with my Legacy blueberry but I'm not sure if the bloom time matches up. 🤔

[@growingoutthebox]

@@Sledgstone I update with a full description tomorrow. Your pollinators are Bluejay: An early-season variety with a similar chill hour requirement. Northland: Another early-season variety that's known for its cold hardiness and wild blueberry flavor. Duke

[@Sledgstone]

@growingoutthebox Thank you so much! I also have a Bluejay so that's very reassuring!

[@growingoutthebox]

@@Sledgstone Sounds like you are good to go 🫐

[@barbbrownlee9188]

Hello GOTB, Awesome video on buying a blueberry bush along with your website and very important useful tips!👍 Thanks for sharing!💖 Blessings to you and family!💞 🦋2/1/2025🦋

[@growingoutthebox]

Good morning, good morning ☀️ Thank you so much. Really excited about the new growing season and seeing how it all fits together. 🫐

[@Outrjs]

Your voice is soothing. I can see you sitting by a fire reading the Holy Bible. I'd listen.

[@growingoutthebox]

You just want me to sing the blueberry bush song. 😁

[@cashflo.]

Great video like always . I will need to check that out great tutorial 🔥

[@growingoutthebox]

The video pruning my larger bushes is coming.

[@Lovetogarden63]

Much needed video for me Thanks

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad it was helpful! I’ll be creating more resource guides

[@zoshomestead]

Great information 👍🏽 Thanks for sharing

[@growingoutthebox]

What's up my brotha'. Ready for Spring....

[@zoshomestead]

I’m definitely ready. Looking forward to your content and learning from your experience 👍🏽

[@davidcoreywithcrop8686]

Great tutorial

[@growingoutthebox]

What's up Croppa. Those Fava beans made it through the 17 degrees. They don't look great but they made it uncovered. New shoots coming up already.

[@RonnieT901]

Another one looks like i need to see what pollinators i can pick up for my blueberry bush 🎉

[@growingoutthebox]

Choosing the correct bush for cross pollination with increase yield, size and flavor. Let me know if you need any assistance.

[@Sylviar357]

This is funny, your video came up in my feed today after watch you last night with Ms Linda. I really like all the info you have on growing blueberries. I found out I'm doing mine all wrong. They are a couple yrs old and only gave me a few berries. I have them in 27 gallon pots. I have 1 pink lemonade and 2 that I don't know what kind they are. I will be getting more rabbiteye. I hope that will help and use the tips you gave so I can get more berries. Thank you cause when you know better you do better.

[@growingoutthebox]

I am so glad you watched both videos! Your companions for Pink lemonade are Powderblue, Brightwell and Tifblue

[@evangelinarodriguez4134]

Great tips!! Thanks!

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@610Alpha]

Great info!!

[@growingoutthebox]

I’m always happy to help!

[@SamlSchulze1104]

Thank you so much for sharing! I get out there and do this stuff. I ain't got much money, but if you have a p.o. box, I'd send you some roma tomato and pepper seeds from last year.

[@growingoutthebox]

I appreciate your offer and willingness to share Sam. That's community.🤛🏽 Growing Out The Box P.O. Box 143091 Fayetteville, Ga. 30214

[@ramboogreenhands]

Hey this is great information thank you

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad it was helpful! I’m adding more to the guide weekly.

[@itsmyrenaissancegrandma]

Thanks so much for sharing! ❤

[@growingoutthebox]

You are so welcome and thank you.

[@jeffupton8898]

Where can i buy that blueberry bush mesh tent and who pollinates them when its zipped up? Self pollinating bushes?😮😊

[@growingoutthebox]

I will post more tomorrow on my website

[@hookecho8283]

Thank you!

[@growingoutthebox]

Let's get growing!

[@libbylibby312]

Hello, Hope all is well with you. I just came Across your channel, Any advice for someone in an apartment using a balcony to grow.

[@growingoutthebox]

Container gardening is very popular these days. Look for plants that say bush.

[@libbylibby312]

@ Thank You, for your advice

[@morrisclyburn7105]

I have one plant doing your rooting method

[@growingoutthebox]

A blueberry bush or the root training?

[@irishines1167]

That’s what’s up brother

[@growingoutthebox]

Thank you for stopping by 👍

[@charlesmartin7444]

Good day my brother… I’m just curious about how you’ve gained so much knowledge about gardening…?? Is there book or something you recommend for beginners…??

[@growingoutthebox]

Hey and thanks for the question. Basically, I'm learning as a challenge to myself. My life has been blessed for the most part and I believe somewhere along the way I became complacent. I wanted to see just how much I could accomplish doing something totally different if I really applied myself. I asked God for direction and I landed in my backyard which is now my garden 3 years later. In trying to Grow Out Of My Box I think I found purpose. I'm a giver by nature so as I learn I share. Is there a book?.... Yes, it's being written with every reply.

[@charlesmartin7444]

@ thank you for responding.. Stay Blessed my brother and keep “growing out the box “

[@growingoutthebox]

@ Absolutely 💯 top of the morning to you.

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

Blueberry bush guide 😮

[@growingoutthebox]

Absolutely! growingoutthebox.com/northern-blueberry-bush

[@MommaFig1]

First 😊😊👍🏻

[@growingoutthebox]

Glad you are here. Be sure to check out my other videos for more tips!

[@MycelialSuperFan]

Is there a way that one can ID the type of bushes? I foolishly pulled off the tag and can’t recall what the type is. 😢

[@growingoutthebox]

Wow..... That's a tough one.. The grow zone you purchases them in could be a clue. Zone 3 - 7 if it's more likely to be a Northern if it is a mature 5 foot bush. Rabbiteye are gennerally taller than Nothern and southern bushes. They are way to know what. it is not but not exactly what it is.

[@Pastorlinda54]

Where did you get the netting cover?

[@growingoutthebox]

# zippers are sold out. Only the 1 zipper and they sold out earlier. I just listed more. growingoutthebox.com/shop-products/ols/products/fruit-tree-netting-with-zipper-to-protect-fruit-from-squirrels-and-birds-71-x-75-1ea

[@OCDishChick]

Hey GOTB! Thanks for letting us tag along with you to the store! Appreciate the information on the different species. Blueberries-the more the merrier. 🫐

[@growingoutthebox]

I’m up to 11 different varieties and 20 bushes so I’m leaning in a bit more. Thanks

[@lordvonmanor6915]

When is the best time to plant Kishu Mandarin Tree?

[@growingoutthebox]

When you say plant I'm assuming that you are in a zone where that is possible. I live in Georgia zone 8A so there are only a few citrus I can plant, otherwise they need to be potted. Early Fall and Spring are best for either.

[@lordvonmanor6915]

@growingoutthebox Zone 8A

[@bernadettegrisham676]

I have 2 blueberry bushes and dont know what they are. I live in Kentucky zone 7. I want 2 more blueberry bushes. What is a good type for me? I want lots of blueberries...😂😅😊😊

[@growingoutthebox]

You would want a Northern Highbush. Chandler and Bluecrop are the perfect pair. Known for their sweetness and size of a quarter.

[@LivingAsLisha]

New sub here in Atlanta. 2nd garden season. Bought blueberry “plant” wrapped in plastic from TSC and Walmart... And panicking LOL. Should I be worried that it wasn’t in soil? Should I follow plastic directions or your steps? Leaning toward your steps but in 15 gal container.

[@growingoutthebox]

You need an ericaceous soil mix. Regular soil mix will not work for blueberries. 50% sphagnum peat moss , 25% mini pine bark nuggets and 25% compost.

[@LivingAsLisha]

@@growingoutthebox picked it all up this morning. Was in Lowe’s parking lot at 5:45 😩

[@AnnaLarsen8480]

I was reading that rabbit eyes are recommended for Texas. Do you feel like that is overhyped?

[@growingoutthebox]

Rabbiteye are very heat tolerant. We will be taking blueberries 🫐 Friday evening live. You should join us.

[@AnnaLarsen8480]

@growingoutthebox I'll be at work but if you post the recording I'll definitely watch it!

[@BAPN-f9b]

Where is this nursery?

[@growingoutthebox]

Best kept secret in the metro Atlanta area. www.hallsflowershop.com/about/garden-center/

[@BAPN-f9b]

Thanks so much!

[@InfiniteMindedOne]

I love older black men that appreciate life. I'm 41 and can attest, that Addidas track suit means he's all business. Ha ha. Keep passing on the knowledge brother, this is incredible. How did we ever get away from living like this...

[@growingoutthebox]

Definitely love life and thank you

[@TRRehab]

🫐🫐🫐🫐

[@growingoutthebox]

Thank you so much

[@Darrylc73]

Please tell me why my blueberry plants have all the leaves turned red and died.

[@growingoutthebox]

Turning purple and dying sounds like a lack of magnesium. The 1st place to look is the pH of your soil. Not too many plants can live in soil that blueberries thrive in. Check the pH . It should be between 4.5 and a 5.5. The further you are outside of that range the less nutrients the bush is able to uptake.

[@GrowinFlavsFire]

📤🪴🫡

[@growingoutthebox]

🤛🏽

[@THEBOOT504CTC]

Thank you for your time and sharing brudda 🫡

[@growingoutthebox]

My pleasure

[@dapperjazz3669]

This video came just in time. I’m going to pick up some bushes this weekend. First time gardener here, and your videos have been super helpful. 🫡🙏🏾

[@growingoutthebox]

I'm glad to hear that it helped you. That's what we do it for.

[@alfredaclark5980]

No one ever said sanitize your tools before cutting. I don’t even remember my mother doing that we had grape vines, peach and apple trees. And 2 sickle pear trees. ♥️♥️♥️👩🏽‍🦳

[@growingoutthebox]

There is a world wide outbreak of Erysiphe vaccinii on blueberry bushes. A new strain of powdery mildew. They got baths also... lol