How to Root Blueberry Bushes from Cuttings | Propagating Softwood Cuttings of Blueberry Plants

Let's see what we can learn about how to root blueberry bushes from cuttings. Propagating softwood cuttings of blueberry plants is the quickest and most reliable method for cloning and multiplying your blueberries. You'll have a lot of fun rooting these softwood cuttings and get results the same season so that you can be ready to plant out your new blueberry bushes the following spring!

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[MikeKincaid]

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[cathymassingill]

The new growth is where I was taught to take cuttings from. The softer wood roots easier. My mama bless her soul could cut anything and stick it in a glass jar and it would root.

[cheerio]

Love that you explained why you cut where you do around the node, no one ever does!! More undiferentiated cells!..very informative, thanks!!!

[mitchebe]

Thanks for the mention of Australia. Many people miss us and forget we exist.

[christinefiori]

I always use tip cuttings and plant them close to the parent plant, never have a failure. I cut the very soft top off, strip off 5 inches of lower leaves leaving 2 pair of leaves which I cut in half. Long stems are essential. I have noticed all my cuttings do best near the parent plant. No hormones or humidity devices needed. Worth a try.

[tylerwaxman]

I tested the timing of rooting blueberry cutting, in New England area, cut off top branches in early March while you have snow covered the yard and grow the cutting inside a room with 50 F degree actually gives the best result. The cutting wakes up in 4 days and starts to grow right after. You don't even need rooting powder, just insert it into a pot, cover them with a plastic bag and see the buds developing by themselves.

[kristinequeen]

Nice vid! Good job explaining where on the stem you chose your cuttings. Having done woody propagation professionally, a few points you might consider. Cut 50% of leaf as there are no roots yet to support the leaves. Use a pencil to make hole to insert cutting . Remove some rooting powder from container so as not to cause
contamination of rooting powder!!!
Happy growing!
These tips should increase your rooting success rate!

[markjordan]

My good friend has a blueberry farm. Now am going to have one. Wow super cool I learned so much. God is good to us. I just subscribe.

[pairofdragonflywings]

I love that you started the video with the results on the best type of cutting to use! I'm commenting to drive engagement since I really appreciate the organization of this video.

[dalepres]

I've read many times that you should not dip plants in the rooting powder bottle but, instead, you put some powder in a small container and dip into that. This prevents infecting the rooting powder bottle with anything off of the cutting.

[lindakeogh]

Thanks for mentioning the southern hemisphere equivalent 😊. It sometines gets frustrating when one is constantly trying to convert months/seasons from the wonderful gardening videos made in the northern hemisphere. The information is very much appreciated. Your presentation is so easy to follow and absorb.

[scottbutler]

You didn't lose 7 plants, you got two free plants. Even with a low success rate, it's better than not attempting at all.
Plus, now you know which cuttings are more likely to root.
We all learned.

[EMERALDJAYNE]

Oh man I just ordered blueberry bushes and I was so scared because I didn't know how to plant them and then I went down the rabbit hole and I'm watching all your videos and how to propagate and I'm pretty jazzed I'm very excited to get out in the dirt tomorrow thank you so much for your videos yes I am loving this and yes I am going to be a subscriber thanks buddy!!❤️🎉😁🥳

[sethraabe]

Mike,
Love your videos! You’re a great teacher. Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and just being you! Keep it up!

[wendyburston]

Just bought my first blueberry bush. Expensive. This is something I will do.😊 thanks.

[e.t.preppin]

I thought you knew all this before the experiment. Doesn’t matter because the way you did this I will definitely remember the lesson and know how to do it. Thanks. Actually a really great teaching technique.

[auroraborealis]

Thank you! That was so informative! I learn so much from you! One of your first videos I watched was propagating roses and I propagated some of my favorite colors with about 90% success rate. So many people have asked me about them and all credit goes to you 😃

[a.dalton]

thank you, good to know, I invested in 5 blueberry bushes, different varieties this past summer and I look forward to taking some cuttings from them next year.

[brettfoster]

Thanks buddy . I’m giving it a go . This might get me through my slump . Watching things grow is good for the soul.

[farmmom]

Great job Mike. I love how you explain the process in detail!