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Originally Posted by stevelau1911
How long does it usually take for blueberries to get to start making fruits? I just planted a lot of these guys. What kind of fertilizers will help them speed up their growth? I'm hoping for these guys to get big enough to make fruit the year after next year. I'll probably water them with willow tea just to get them well rooted for the rest of this year.
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Get a pH probe and check the soil pH regularly for awhile. Looking at your plants, it appears you have the southern type(s) so maintain a soil pH of about 5.8 to 6.0. There are many products for acid-loving plants that will be suitable.
What you need to avoid are fertilizers and soil amendments that contain significant amounts of nitrogen in the nitrate form.
For your current needs, you can find a 30-10-10 formula labeled "Soil Acidifier" from several manufacturers. Then switch to an Azalea bloom formula such as 14-18-14 for berry production.