If someone told you that you could grow a whole blueberry bush from a single squished berry, you might think they’ve been spending too much time in the sun. But it turns out that with the right conditions and a little bit of banana tea, you can do exactly that—and for almost no cost at all.
You don’t have to be a seasoned soil whisperer; @creative_explained shows you can get about 5 lbs of blueberries from one bush without draining your wallet or your patience.
How do you do that? It all starts with one blueberry.
Step 1. Squish That Berry Like It Owes You Money
Take a fresh, ripe organic blueberry and gently squash it between your fingers. You don’t need to pulverize it to oblivion — just enough to expose the seeds and pulp. This little berry bomb is now ready to go into the soil and start its transformation journey from squish to shrub.
Step 2. Plant the Squished Blueberry in a Small Pot
Find a small pot or container with drainage holes. Place the squished berry in a small pot filled with well-draining potting soil. Lightly cover it with a thin layer of soil—about a quarter of an inch. Make sure the berry is well hidden in the soil before watering it. Too shallow, and it’ll be exposed, and instead of a seedling, you’ll be surprised with a little rotting berry. Mulch it if you can.
Step 3. Water It, Then Cap It Off
Give your future blueberry baby a good drink of water. You want the soil to be moist, not soggy. Cut the bottom off a clear plastic bottle and cover the pot with it. This little greenhouse trick locks in warmth and moisture. Place your setup somewhere warm and bright but out of direct sunlight.
Step 4. Feed it Banana Tea
In a few weeks, you’ll notice a tiny green sprout poking through the soil. Keep watering lightly when the soil feels dry, and keep the plastic cover on until the seedling looks strong enough to stand on its own.
When your seedling starts growing true leaves, water it with some banana tea. To make banana water, soak banana peels in water for a few days, then use the liquid to water your plant. This gives it essential nutrients.
Step 5. Transplant to a Bigger Pot or Garden
When the seedling is a few inches tall and growing steadily, transplant it to a larger container or directly into your garden. Blueberries have shallow roots and don’t do well in soggy soil. Choose a sunny spot with slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
With proper care, he says one blueberry bush can eventually produce up to 5 pounds of berries. That’s enough for pancakes, muffins, smoothies, and bragging rights.
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Why Grow Your Own Blueberries?
Why do you need to grow your own blueberries when you could just grab one packet from the overpriced organic aisle? They’re also one of the easiest fruits to grow at home once established. They’re perennial plants, which means they’ll keep producing fruit for years to come—making this one of the most rewarding long-term gardening projects out there.
Did you know that blueberry bushes can live for up to 50 years with proper care? That’s half a century of fresh berries from one plant you started with just a squish.
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