Blueberry

The foothills of the Sierra Nevada have a diversity of growing regions. Throughout the region, farmers have been successful in growing many different types of agricultural commodities.

Raspberry and Blackberry, Fruit & Nuts Research & Information Center, UC Davis Blackberry varieties do best on sunny slopes. They should be planted 4 to 5 feet apart in rows 10 feet apart and canes trained on 4 foot high, 2 wire trellis. Raspberry plantings do best on cool North slopes.

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Blueberries Blueberry varieties testing conducted in Santa Clara County to evaluate the following characteristics of each of the varieties: flavor, productivity, harvest season, landscape value including plant form, foliage characteristics, fall foliage color, and winte...

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > BlueberriesIntroductionIn February 1997, a group of Master Gardener volunteers established a variety trial to evaluate 15 varieties of blueberries in a replicated trial. This was conducted at the Bay Area Research and Extension Center of the University of…

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC LinksHow to grow: Growing Blueberries in the Sacramento RegionPest management: Blueberries (written for commercial growers, but offers useful information)The BasicsWhen/how to plant:Late fall through winter, using 2–3 year old plants.Blueberries require acidic soil;…