Growing blueberries in pots

I think you’ve got the handle on it. Good luck. I buy a bag or two of Hollytone once in awhile…fine stuff but a bit costly.

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Tophat is on my container list, but have no idea what it tastes like. Same for others on my list, so one of each will be fine until I know. I think the others are Brunswick and Burgundy.
Make taste notes for all of us.

I am getting plugs from Burnt Ridge this year. Hopefully they will thrive in the proper mix and produce fruit quickly.

Plugs may be cheaper, but produce fruit quickly?

Given the proper growing conditions, I’ve seen some year old trees outgrow ball and burlap trees that were rootbound. If I water enough and provide nutrients, those little guys might be making a few berries in spring /summer 2023.

Additional thought on that Blueberry - I can get plugs for $3-5 or 2/3 year old plants for $12-15. If I buy plugs shipping will also be cheaper and I can then spend the money I saved on 3lb bags of wild blueberries while I wait for the plugs to get big. It’s not ideal but it’s probably a better value to take that route.