Blueberry Softwood Cuttings: Spring Timing, Technique, and Rooting

Rooting Blueberries from Green Cuttings

Softwood (first-year) cuttings root faster and more reliably than hardwood.

When and How

• Timing: Late spring to early summer, when new growth is flexible but not floppy.
• Material: 3–6 inch tip cuttings from healthy shoots.
• Prep: Strip all but top 2–3 leaves; dip base in rooting hormone.
• Medium: Warm, moist sand, 1 inch deep.
• Environment: Cover with clear plastic tent; keep sand moist and warm (70–75°F).
• Rooting: 4–8 weeks; check by gentle tug.

Green cuttings root quicker than dormant hardwood. Maintain high humidity and bottom heat for best results.