How to Transplant and Propagate Blueberries

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How to Transplant and Propagate Blueberries



Look for young shoots growing near the base of the mature plant in early spring. Dig around the shoot, about 4 inches away on all sides. Slide the spade under the plant and pull it free from the existing soil. Transplant the shoot in a new location. Be sure to water thoroughly and keep the soil moist until you see signs of new growth.

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Clip 4- to 6-inch green stem cuttings from the mature blueberry plants in the spring. Stems that are hard and woody are not desired for this method. Remove lower leaves and dip the stem cutting into a rooting hormone to a depth of 1 inch. Shake gently to remove any excess rooting hormone. Place the cutting in a mixture of one part peat moss and one part sand. Position so the top third is above the soil line. Keep the soil evenly moist, but do not allow it to become soggy. Place in an area with high humidity and plenty of air circulation. Increase humidity by misting daily, if necessary. Roots will form in the next few weeks and your new blueberry plant will be ready to set out by next season.

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Cut hardwood cutting from high bush blueberries. This should be done while the plant is dormant, usually very early spring before the buds begin to open. Cut side shoots that are no more than 1/4-inch in diameter and about 6 inches long. Slice a small 1/2- to 3/4-inch section of the bark away from the stem on both sides. Dip in rooting hormone and plant in a solution of one part peat moss, one part perlite, and one part sand. Firm the soil around the base of the cutting with your hands. Keep evenly moist. Maintain a temperature of 68 to 70 degrees. Leaves will emerge in in about a month, but root development may take several weeks longer. Apply water soluble fertilizer on a weekly basis once new growth emerges and the plant is established. Transplant to the garden in the spring.



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Blueberry plants produce delicious berries rich in antioxidants and vitamins. If you or someone you know has a blueberry bush, you can start new plants from cuttings and expand your free source of blueberries. Cuttings can be taken after the bushes go dormant in the fall or from the new growth late in spring. If taken in the spring, they can be transplanted to a shady place in the garden by late summer.


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Take a cutting using a sharp knife or pruning shears. Choose a flexible stem from a mature bush and cut it about five to eight inches long, at a 45 degree angle.

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Strip off all but the last two or three leaves at the top, if you took the cutting when the leaves are out, and place it in a glass of water to prevent it drying out if you can't plant it immediately.

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Prepare potting soil in a pot or flat that's well-drained. For better drainage, add sand or vermiculite.

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Dip the bottom of the cuttings in a rooting hormone solution, then poke holes a couple of inches deep in the potting soil and place the bottoms of the cuttings in them. Cuttings should be spaced about two inches apart. Gently press the potting mixture against the cuttings to hold them in place and water them lightly.

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Keep the soil moist by watering whenever the surface of the soil becomes dry. Water with a mister or sprinkler that won't wash out the soil and damage the new roots. After two or three weeks, include diluted fertilizer in the water occasionally.

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After a few months, transplant the cuttings to larger pots or gradually get them used to more sunlight and transplant them to a sheltered place in the garden. Keep them gently watered and protect them with shade during hot weather and extra mulch over their first winter in the garden.