Question
Hi! About two days ago I went to the store and bought my self two blueberry plants. They came in a box and appear to be just some twigs(no buds) and there is a bag filled with soil at the base. I was wondering how to care for these blueberries. (basic care, soil, light, water, etc.)Also how long will it be until the plants flower and produce fruit?

Answer
Dear Victor:

Blueberries bring a unique combination of delicious fruit and striking ornamental beauty to the garden and landscape. Blueberries are easy to grow, require little care, and are seldom bothered by pests. If a few basic steps are followed your blueberry plants can thrive and last a lifetime.

I recommend that you go to the Blueberry Council website which provides an excellent overview of the care and maintenance of this delightful fruit which can also become a beautiful ornamental shrub for your landscape:

         http://www.blueberry.org/gardening.htm

The above website should provide you with sufficient information to begin your blueberry "farming".

Depending on the age of your plants, it could be one to three years before they begin producing fruit.

Sincerely,

Mack Jean
AllExperts
Master Gardener
Tennessee