Summary

Guide for choosing blueberry types and cultivars for residential growing in Tennessee, emphasizing that site selection and soil preparation largely determine long-term success. Explains the need for acidic, well-drained soils and often raised beds, plus reliable irrigation because blueberry roots are shallow and sensitive to poor drainage. Describes Tennessee as a “transitional” climate where matching chilling requirements helps avoid early bloom and freeze losses. Compares rabbiteye, northern highbush, and southern highbush blueberries and provides cultivar suggestions, pollination needs, and harvest timing, including notes on compact/container types.