How to Germinate Blueberries

According to the Blueberry Council, the blueberry is one of only three fruits native to North America, along with cranberries and Concord grapes. This ancient fruit is low in calories and fat, but high in important nutrients, such as Vitamin C, fiber and Vitamin K. A single blueberry plant has the potential to grow thousands of blueberries per year, so it's an extremely self-sufficient fruit. When it comes to homegrown blueberry plants, some gardeners choose cuttings to get the plant started, but seeds can be used as well.

Planting tray
Peat moss
Spray bottle
Water
Newspaper

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a planting tray with peat moss. Use a tray at least 3 inches deep to allow room for root growth.
- 2
  Sprinkle the blueberry seeds over the surface of the peat moss. Lay between five and 10 seeds per square inch to increase the rate of successful germination. Sprinkle a very thin dusting of peat moss over the seeds.
- 3
  Fill a clean spray bottle with water. Spritz the peat moss with water so it's thoroughly dampened, but not soggy.
- 4
  Cover the tray with newspaper and store it in a room between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 5
  Check the moisture level of the peat moss every couple days and spritz it with more water as needed. The peat moss should never dry out completely, nor should it become soggy. Continue this process until the seeds germinate, usually around a month.

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