How to prune lowbush blueberry

Late winter or early spring while dormant, after harvesting the previous summer. Cut or mow the entire planting (or half the patch in alternating years) to 5–10 cm from the ground. No selective cane work is needed — the whole top-growth is removed. New shoots emerge in spring and will bear fruit the following year.

Every 2 years per section (biennial rotation). Lowbush blueberry is pruned differently from highbush types — rather than cane removal, the whole planting is mowed or cut to the ground every 2 years. This mimics traditional burning management, removes spent stems, and triggers vigorous new growth that fruits heavily in the following season. One-half of the patch is cut each year to maintain a continuous harvest.

Cut or mow the entire planting (or half the patch in alternating years) to 5–10 cm from the ground. No selective cane work is needed — the whole top-growth is removed. New shoots emerge in spring and will bear fruit the following year.