Do it in February with blueberries. Thanks to this, you will collect whole baskets of fruit
Spring is coming and with it the beginning of work in the garden. The turn of January and February is the time when the first preparations for spring should begin. It is at this time that the weather usually changes and you can start. Another important procedure is the preparation of fruit bushes for the growing season. Care treatments performed on blueberries are particularly important. It may depend on him whether and how it will be.
One of the most important care procedures for blueberries is pruning. Depending on the variety, blueberries require regular pruning of shoots. Thanks to this, its fruiting is greater and the fruit is tastier. Blueberry pruning should be done in early spring.
How to prune blueberries in spring?
Blueberry shoots should be gently trimmed every year. This type of pruning mainly involves getting rid of old and withered shoots. They are recommended primarily for small-fruited varieties. Once every few years, sharp pruning is also recommended, which is to result in the growth of the bush and the appearance of new shoots. Blueberries should be cut on a warm and sunny day. This is not the case when the forecast calls for heavy frosts and strong winds. Cut the shoots at a height of about 40 cm. In the case of old and withered shoots, cut them right to the ground. may result in lack of fruiting during the growing season. Ultimately, it will be good for the plant’s health. The bush will be stronger and more impressive in the following years. After pruning your blueberries, you can slowly start fertilizing them.
