[upthetump]

anyone got any tips? the berries were purchased at a local fruiterers so no idea what variety. are blueberries mainly F1 now or true bred. any blueberry experts in? any info much appreciated. thanks

[BabbyAnn]

I personally wouldn't bother trying to grow from seed - bushes generally are not that expensive to buy

[JayG]

I believe it can be done, but it's a long, slow process (starting with freezing the seeds for a few months to prepare them for germination!)

I don't think any are F1, but your seeds are likely to be a cross between two varieties anyway, neither of which you know the identity of - they may or may not turn out to be suitable and/or good performers in your conditions.

If you've got the patience and the time (a few years before you will get any sort of crop) give it a go! 

[slaphead]

hi have you thought about taken cuttings? most bushes you can.

[solway cropper]

They will grow readily from cuttings but the type of cutting and timing depend on the whether they are evergreen or deciduous varieties. Plenty of info. on t'internet.

[upthetump]

thanks all for your help, i have 6 bushes already but i didn't want to waste the berries. good idea to take cuttings, will do that. i was thinking of the cost of berries in supermarkets against raising from free seed, i didn't realise they took years to produce. just me trying to be "frugal" again  . missuss calls it being tight tho'