How to prune potted blueberries

When to prune potted blueberries

Generally, blueberries have 2 to 3 growth periods. In order to make the tree shape beautiful, you can prune blueberries in the summer. The best time to prune is before the flower buds appear. Alternatively, you can do winter pruning during the dormant period between leaf fall and new buds sprouting.

Cuttings: When taking blueberry cuttings, choose branches that are strong and free of pests and diseases for 1 to 2 years. Cut them obliquely with a blade, and then insert them vertically into the medium to expose the top buds. Spray water to keep them moist. Be careful not to accumulate water. Do not fertilize before rooting. During the rooting period, ventilate frequently.

Pruning blueberry plants

When cultivating blueberries, you must first determine the main branches and prune off weak branches to avoid affecting the growth of the main branches. In addition, if the branches at the root of the plant grow too much, you should also do a good job of thinning. Pruning generally includes cutting off dense branches, old branches, weak branches, etc.

When caring for blueberries, it is necessary to control the growth of flower buds. Too many flower buds will consume the nutrients of the plant. In order to ensure better growth of the plant, it is necessary to prune the flower buds and cut off the drooping branches in time.

Tips for pruning potted blueberries

Blueberries are generally pruned during the growing season, after the fruiting period and in winter. Pruning during the growing season is mainly topping to control the height of the plant and promote the sprouting of more fruit-bearing side branches. Pruning is done again about 15 days after the fruiting period to ensure that nutrients are not lost. Pruning in winter is to promote fruiting in the second year.

If there are too many branches growing at the roots of blueberry plants, they should be thinned out to increase the light transmittance and ventilation inside the plants, thereby promoting the overall growth of the plants.

Potted blueberry pruning and flowering

After each fruiting period, blueberries can be pruned appropriately to maintain a good plant shape, which can promote the growth of branches, facilitate the differentiation of flower buds, and help it bloom as soon as possible.

Results of potted blueberry pruning

Generally speaking, strong blueberry branches will produce many flower buds. If they can be pruned, the branches will be divided into more branches, and each branch will produce more flower buds. This will not only look good but also increase the amount of fruit.

Tips for pruning potted blueberries

When pruning blueberries, special tools and sharp scissors are needed to make the cuts smooth and easy to heal. Pruning needs to be moderate, and not too many branches and leaves should be cut at one time. After pruning, apply disinfectant solution for sterilization, and add appropriate fertilizers to supplement nutrients.