That's where I read it too.

It may only apply if they're bare-root plants, of which I have a couple, and
not to plants that were bought in large greenhouse pots, of which I have a
couple.

"Keith Karausky" wrote in message
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Never heard of that for blueberries. We grew those for years.

Minteeleaf

I've been reading about them preparing for my first ever blueberries.

Opps, I meant shoots not roots

"Flower Removal - Remove all the flowers during the first year. Do not
permit
berries to develop, as they will restrict shoot growth."

http://www.noursefarms.com/planting_...ies_guide.html