Pruning for Bigger Harvests
Pruning helps maintain a healthy shape and encourages better fruit production. In the first two years, focus on letting the plant establish itself by removing any flowers to direct energy into root and branch growth.
From year three onward, prune in late winter or early spring by:
Removing old, weak, or crossing stems
Keeping 6–8 healthy canes (branches) per bush
Trimming away up to 20% of the oldest growth annually
Regular pruning increases air circulation and encourages new, productive growth.
Harvesting Your Berries
Blueberries typically ripen from mid-summer to early fall, depending on the variety and climate. Berries don’t all ripen at once—wait until they turn deep blue and easily fall off into your hand before picking.
Harvest every few days during peak season. Fresh blueberries can be eaten right away, stored in the fridge for up to 10 days, or frozen for later use.
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