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Growing Blueberries from Seed: Challenge Accepted

Blueberry seeds need 90-day cold stratification. Sow on moist mix; germinate sporadically over weeks. Grow under lights; harden off; plant in acidic soil.

Cuttings Are Easier

4–6 inch tip cuttings in spring, rooting hormone, soilless mix, humidity. Named cultivars come true.

Seed-grown = variable. Good for experiment, not production.

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