How to Prune Blueberry Bushes in Mississippi
Blueberries are a delicious fruit. Although they grow best in cool climates, like Maine, several blueberry varieties still thrive in warmer places like Mississippi. All plants, in order to grow to their most productive, must be pruned regularly. Blueberries are no exception and should be pruned yearly for the best results. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look at your blueberry bush. You need to know what you want it to look like after it is pruned before you can begin.
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Remove all broken or sick branches (also called canes).
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Remove branches that are over seven years old. These are too old to be very productive.
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Remove any branches that are touching. Your blueberry bush needs room to flower and bud.
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Leave several mature branches for maximum blueberry production.
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When you are finished, make sure the blueberry bush is small at the base, open enough in the center so none of the branches are touching, and has no dead branches.
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