Posted by D Percival on August 18, 2001 at 14:42:14:
In Reply to: Re: Saving the wild blueberries before driveway comes through... posted by Jim on August 08, 2001 at 06:12:07:
Hi:
Just as a follow up to this, it is possible, and has been done on a couple of cases that I am aware of through the use of a sod-cutter. As a word of caution, I would try and do this as late in the season as possible (i.e., after the leaves fall off). This will greatly help reduce the stress, and increase the likelihood the plants establishing well. Also, with the plants having feeder roots that extend deeper into the soil horizon, I would also recommend that you keep an eye on these transplanted blueberries and water as required (even next year).
: It is possible to transplant wild blueberries by picking them up in sections, soil and all and moving them to bare ground elsewhere. The roots are rather shallow so you don't have to go more then a few inches... usually just the moss layer. Roll it up and place the whole layer in the new area. Then make sure to roll it down and water well. It's better to do it when things are not so dry.. later in the fall perhaps. Growers use this technique when they are leveling their fields with excuvators. Good luck
: : We just purchased a piece of property in Nova Scotia covered in wild blueberries. We'll be putting a driveway in this year that will run across this natural oasis.
: : Can anyone recommend a way to transplant the low bushes and how to find the main plants and distinguish these from the running trails or suckers.
: : Thanks for any information on how transplanting wild low bush blueberries works.
: : Colleen