Question
Mike: My neighbor has blueberry bushes that produce lots of tasty fruit each June.  He encourages me to help myself, but I feel guilty.  I would like to grow my own blueberries.  Is it possible to propagate them?  Thanks for your help.  Gail

Answer
Gail, cuttings are without question the easiest method of propagation besides harvesting seed.  Simply cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long.  Remove the lower sets of leaves.  Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. You can purchase this product at any garden center. Stick the cutting one inch into a good potting mix.  Be sure to thoroughly wet the soil prior to planting.

Finally, cover the pot with a clear piece of lightweight plastic.  Place the pot in indirect sunlight on an east window seal or under fluorescent lighting.  After two weeks, check to see if the plant has rooted by slightly pulling on the stem.  If you feel resistance, remove the plastic covering and be sure to keep the soil moist.  The plant should then be treated as any other seedling.

Good luck, and please write again if I can ever be of assistance.

Regards,

Mike