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Sowing, lowering and cuttings of blueberries

Wild ones multiply in the wild Wild blueberries usually not just through sowing, but also through natural subsidence and root runners. Grow against it Cultivated blueberries very ordered based on originally North American varieties and generally do not develop any root runners. Self-sowing will also take place on Location in the garden the regular mowing between the rows rarely takes place. These plants can be made relatively straightforward by means of sinkers and cuttings increased will.

Propagate blueberries by cuttings

When propagating blueberries from cuttings, success depends on various factors:

• the time of the cuttings
• the right substrate for rooting
• an even moisture balance during the rooting phase

The cuttings are ideally cut in early autumn, when that Pick the tires Fruit has been completed. Like the mother plants, the 10 to 15 centimeter long blueberry branches should definitely be placed in an acidic and relatively lime-free substrate. In order to maintain an evenly moist rooting climate, an installation in a greenhouse or a cover of the

Pots help with plastic wrap. Under ideal conditions, the first roots will usually form on the cuttings within six to eight weeks.

Propagate blueberries by lowering

Blueberries can also be propagated using the so-called lowering technique. This describes the bending of a branch down to the ground with the aim of rooting and later separating it from the mother plant. In the case of shoots close to the ground, this can be done by weighing down some soil and a stone. But you can also use special wire hooks that hold the branches permanently to the ground like tent pegs. You should give blueberry bushes about half a year to a year for the rooting of sinks.

Tips & Tricks

Grow in good conditions with an acidic soil Cultivated blueberries Quite quickly, so that offshoots sometimes appear after a year or two Income can deliver. Please note, however, that certain cultivars are often subject to license restrictions and therefore may only be reproduced for personal use.

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