How to prune blueberries

Pruning of flower buds

The flower buds of potted blueberries grow on the branches of the previous year, and basically many flower buds can grow each time. However, if there are too many flower buds, the quantity and quality of the fruits will be affected. Once you find that there are too many flower buds, you should prune them in time. The flower buds of blueberries are generally larger than the leaf buds and are easier to distinguish. Proper pruning can reduce nutrient consumption.

Summer pruning

When pruning blueberries, summer pruning is very important. After one year, blueberries still grow relatively quickly, and the branches can generally grow 2-3 times. If they grow too fast or the branches are too long, it will affect their appearance. At this time, it is best to prune them in time.

Pruning in summer is very important. There is no need to wait until winter to prune such long branches. They can be shortened before the flower buds grow out, which will not affect the formation of flower buds next year.

And when planting blueberries in pots, timely pruning is required to maintain a perfect tree shape.

Winter pruning

Winter pruning is also essential for blueberries. In winter, blueberry plants begin to dormant, which is an important period for adjusting their plant shape. At this time, you can cut off the overly dense, overly long, old, or weak branches of blueberries. The cut branches can be used for cuttings.