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Blueberry question

15 years ago

I have about 30 shoots around an old blueberry plant that I want to transplant to containers. When is the best time to dig 'em - before the buds begin to swell or after? TIA for any help!

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jean001a
15 years ago
Do it now.
A blueberry must "wake up" in its new home.
thisisme
15 years ago
Oh, I get it. Move them while they are sleeping. When they wake up they will think its their home and decide to stay and put down some roots. Very tricky, wish I had thought of that.
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charleslou23
15 years ago
funny, im thinking about moving the bb plant i just bought from the container to the ground.
elmer97
15 years ago
Must be nice my ground is covered with a foot of snow and is frozen. I don't have any trouble meeting the chilling hour requirements though.

A lot of those shoots may not have much root attached as they are probably suckers. If so the success rate may be low.
ctnchpr
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for your input, jean. I'll transplant this weekend.

elmer, If I get 10 of the 30 to survive, I'll be happy.

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