Growing blueberries is a complex process. To get a crop, you will need to not only protect the shoots from pests and ensure timely watering, but also follow the rules for planting seedlings. Features of growing garden blueberries. Blueberries can not tolerate a close occurrence of groundwater. For full development, it needs a well-drained, moisture-permeable, acidic or slightly acidic soil (pH 3.5-5) - with a different level of acidity, plant growth and development will be noticeably reduced.