pruning year old blackcurrants

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scottishislandlass

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pruning year old blackcurrants
« on: October 04, 2009, 14:19 »
Can anyone tell me if i need to prune one year old blackcurrant bushes at all?  Have been reading conflicting advice.  The bare-root plants were planted last November.  I thought they would be left for next year's fruit?

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Glosterboy

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Re: pruning year old blackcurrants
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 16:40 »
Do not prune the plants in the first winter after planting. In the second and subsequent winters, prune to encourage new growth. Firstly, remove any stems which are damaged, diseased or crossing each other. Then, trim away 20% of the central part of the plant to leave the centre more open. Finally, remove about 15% of the remaining old wood.

Hope this helps?



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