Transplanting Mature Blueberries

Description: How to move mature blueberries to a new location.

[@nmildren]

Hi Gary, Your passion for plants and explaining the science in a great practical, down to earth love for best success is awesome! You’re an excellent teacher! It’s so great tuning in to different plants and when they need fertilizer, when they need organic matter, what kind of soil ph and porosity they thrive in and how to nurture that and how much and when best to water! Beautiful! Thank you:) I’m a lifelong gardener and now I understand how to love my blueberries even better

[@matthewkauffmann982]

This is by far the best blueberry transplanting vid on the internet, informative.

[@stevenspencer9104]

Well my brother. You just blessed my socks off! Not too long ago, my big brother passed and he has three blueberry trees on his place and I am the only one who would want those bushes by far. So now, thanks to you , I have a good idea of how to plant them. We are in Louisiana so I don’t think we will have any drought problems hallelujah. I will make some special “ph balanced” holes for them and I am blessed with plenty of compost. Thanks again, I am very grateful to you for taking the time. God bless you and yours.

[@BrianHeimbuecher]

I like that Federal Reserve plug at the end! Thanks for the episode, Gary...

[@GaryHeilig]

You bet. I appreciate the feed back.

[@orgyhepburn2761]

Great video... I'm getting ready to plant blueberries and I was going to just plop them in.. Didnt know had to prepare a year before to make sure they're happy.

[@joejustice6959]

Good instructions, easy to follow. Thanks.

[@stoneturtle8820]

Good to listen to you! You know what you are talking about. Ty!

[@timb.6269]

Very helpful and concise. Thanks!

[@DrDavidIllig]

It would nice if you talked about both digging plants out and also replanting..... This more about soil and ph.... not the transplanting activity

[@jackchurch5156]

Very clear thanks Gary

[@Bonami21]

Very informative, thank you for sharing.

[@alert-mercy]

this was incredibly helpful, thank you :)

[@lolabear6788]

Great video, thank you!

[@heldhostageplshelp]

Just transplanted two today hope it goes well.

[@nancyrohr7212]

It just so happens that I have to move 2 established blueberries so your video was timely!

[@GaryHeilig]

I will be adding other videos on blueberries and other small fruits so keep watching. Any requests?

[@GaryHeilig]

Be sure to keep them well watered. Blueberries are very susceptible to drought stress because they do not have root hairs.

[@fernchapman9452]

thank you for you help!

[@okvit25]

Hi Gary, how your blueberry bushes doing after transplanting this late? I'm about to do the same, that's how I've found your video. Did you have any blueberries from these bushes the same summer or next year?

[@saramorisani]

Thanks!

[@OurTube_TheOriginal]

When you transplanted them you said it was later in the spring than ideal AND didn’t mention why other than “I think i can pull it off”. What was the danger? Had they already budded, as mine have, and you were concerned about loosing blossoms/fruit? Also why not add peat moss or pine needles to lower pH? Thank you!

[@mraliks1]

Is it OK to break the blueberry bush into two halves during transplanting and plant as two bushes?

[@lockwoan01]

Useful to know, if I have to move my plants.

[@GaryHeilig]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully you won't have to move anything. It is a lot of work.

[@ByDesign333]

I was just hoping l could do this using a green thumb...but oh well it's got to be rocket science l guess. 😣 Btw...l killed many new plants until l learned to water & mulch enuf...plus fertilize with acid loving plant fertilizer...now theyre thriving. 😀👍

[@tulsiramdagur9580]

Hello friend I hope you are heppy and heldi I needed blue berry plants

[@tulsiramdagur9580]

Blue berry plants multiply best method you sajesh

[@kycolonel1001]

gary, i have been reviewing information on Chelated minerals for soil treatment but more importantly for foliar application on blueberries. the low soil ph requirements seems to be tied to soil nutrients being tied up until the ph is down in the 4.5-5.0 ph range. chelated nutrients seem to be absorbed via foliar application much faster than via roots. Do you agree with this concept?

[@GaryHeilig]

Chelated nutrients are best absorbed by young foliage. As the leaves mature, it is less effective.

[@lavettehodge7313]

Can I transplant mature blueberry bush from the ground to a container without too much stress or damage to the plant?

[@shazlarmatt3307]

I have the same question because I'm moving house and wish to take my Bush with me

[@oatiko3065]

I just did this today. I moved 4 mature blueberry plants into containers. It has flowers/berries on it and I was contemplating on cutting back some branches. How did it work out for you guys?

[@troyb4533]

My blueberries thrive in 7.0 neutral.

[@joriwilkinson]

What type of blueberries? Are you growing in wood chips?

[@TheEzlau]

I moved one of my blueberry bushes because a gopher started eating it... Now the berry's are small and not to many anymore.... Can anyone suggest how I can help my plant¿

[@GaryHeilig]

The plants will recover and the berries will return to full size after the roots increase in mass. Keep the weeds under control.Mulch will help with that and it will provide organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. Fertilize yearly in the spring before growth starts with 21-0-0 (ammonium sulfate). Amount will be based on the age of the bush. Prune out any dead material and remove a few (2-3) of the oldest branches (3/4 inch thick or larger) yearly to encourage new growth. Keep well watered especially after transplanting. (at least 1 " per week)

[@TheEzlau]

@@GaryHeilig thanks for your reply...I just finished digging up another blueberry bush....it is 6 feet tall...I broke off a real big root from the bottom...I felt like it was the heart of the root....i hope it will also recover....i think I need a root growing chemical?

[@GaryHeilig]

No not necessary. It is not a magic fix. You will just have to wait to see if it recovers.

[@visarbrestovci9029]

IS SULFUR GOOD FOR ORGANIC CULTIVATION

[@GaryHeilig]

Yes, sulfur is an element. It can't get any simpler than that. Note: Products with the OMRI logo on it is cleared for organic production.

[@johnhodson8218]

Gt5

[@mariagibbons8437]

Please, please. Do not enhance your presentation with music. It’s gardening tips we want.

[@OurTube_TheOriginal]

Agreed! Music is distracting when trying to listen for information.

[@fernchapman9452]

Thanks!