How to Germinate Blueberry Seeds

Freeze the blueberries in the freezer for 90 days. Freeze the entire berry to break the seed's nest period. Thaw the berries before proceeding to the next step.

Put 2/3 cup blueberries into a mixing bowl. Mash the berries with a pedestal. Once the berries are mashed, place the contents into a quart jar. Add ¾ cup water and seal the jar with a lid. Shake the jar vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes. The seeds will sink to the bottom and the pulp will float in the water. Slowly pour off the pulpy water and then add more fresh water. Repeat with the water, shaking and draining away the pulp until only the blueberry seeds are left.

Remove the seeds from the jar. Spread the blueberry seeds on a paper towel and allow them to dry.

Fill a seed tray with peat moss that you have moistened with water.

Sow the blueberry seeds evenly onto the surface of the peat moss. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of peat moss.

Moisten the top of the peat moss. Use a spray bottle filled with water to moisten the top of the peat moss. Place the seed tray in a warm place that remains between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the seed tray with newspaper.

Keep the peat moss moist, but not soggy. In about one month, the seeds should have germinated. The seedlings will be very small.

Remove the newspaper and place the seed tray in a sunny window. Continue to keep the peat moss moist. When the seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, it is time to transplant them into individual pots.

Mix up some potting soil with equal amounts of peat moss, soil and sand. Fill as many 2 to 3 inch pots as you will need. Remove the blueberries and plant them into the pots. Be careful because the seedlings and root system are delicate.

Water each pot well. Place the pots in a tray and place in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist.

Fertilize the blueberry plants with a liquid fertilizer after they have grown for 2 to 3 weeks.

Plant outdoors when all danger of frost is past.