How Do You Start Blueberry Plants From Cuttings?
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. 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. 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. Prepare potting soil in a pot or flat that’s well-drained. For better drainage, add sand or vermiculite. Dip the bottom of the cuttings in a rooting hormone solution, then poke holes a couple of inches deep in the potting soil and
