Are blueberries shade-loving or sun-loving plants?

Do blueberries prefer shade or sun?

Blueberry is a shrub species and a sun-loving plant. It has high requirements for light during its growth period. It is best to plant it in a place with plenty of sunlight. Even in the high temperatures in summer, blueberries will not be killed by the sun.

Blueberries in the sun

Blueberries have relatively high requirements for light and are long-day crops, receiving at least 8-16 hours of light per day. Long-day conditions are more conducive to their nutritional growth and nutrient accumulation.

Blueberry trees can be exposed to the sun and are not afraid of it. They do not need to be shaded in the summer. Only by receiving sufficient light can the plants carry out photosynthesis better and are not afraid of sunburn in the summer.

Blueberry growth habits

Blueberry is a perennial shrub that prefers a cool, humid, well-lit growing environment. It is light-loving and cold-resistant, and the most suitable growth temperature is around 10-20℃.

Blueberries like to grow in a cool, sunny environment. The soil requirements are deep and loose texture, the pH value should be between 4.1-5.6, and the absolute minimum temperature should be greater than or equal to -15℃.