How to Replant Blueberry Shoots

Dip a pair of garden shears into rubbing alcohol or a solution of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. This will sterilize the shears. Shake the excess liquid from the shears, and then allow them to air dry.

Inspect your plant for healthy green shoots that you can use for propagation. Look for shoots that are firm and at least 6 inches long. Clip the shoots to a length of about 4 to 6 inches. Trim off the leaves from the bottom one-third of the shoot.

Place the shoots in water while you prepare the planting medium. Mix 1 part sand with 1 part peat moss, and fill a planting tray or small planting pots with the mixture.

Pull the shoots out of the water. Dip them in rooting hormone and shake off the excess powder. Place the tray in indirect sunlight and water the planting medium until it is just damp.

Keep the planting medium moist by misting it with a spray bottle daily. Do not overwater -- if the soil feels damp, don't water it again. Check the medium later in the day and water again as necessary.

Check the blueberry shoots after two to three weeks. Lightly pull on the shoot -- if it resists, the roots are strong enough for you to transplant the shoots.

Prepare the planting area. Blueberries need full sunlight during the day, so bear this in mind when selecting a location in your garden. Work the soil to a depth of about 2 feet with a garden fork or a tiller -- this will improve drainage and aerate the soil. Blend 4 to 6 inches of compost or well-rotted manure into the soil.

Dig holes that are about the same size as the planting containers you used earlier. Leave at least 1 foot between each plant. Lift the shoots out of the planting containers and plant them in the ground.

Water the area thoroughly and keep the soil moist by watering every two days for the first two to three weeks. After this point, you can stop watering altogether except in droughtlike conditions. Water two to three times a week if you experience abnormally dry weather.