What BND777 says is probably right but I find they do better if they are not
pruned until a fair bit later than 3/4 years. Oh and anytime now really or
the autumn


oops wrong question answered first


Lynda Thornton wrote:
Hi

I've had quite a good crop from my 3 blackcurrant bushes this season
and having now picked the last of the berries I am wondering when is
the best time to prune the bushes and how to do it!

They are between 3-4 feet high and probably 3-4 years old and have
done well in my alkaline soil. So that I get it right can anyone
advise me on the best pruning technique and how far back I am
supposed to cut back. Do they fruit on the previous year's wood and
if so how much of the new growth do I chop off?

Thanks!
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Lynda Thornton

Robert The Devil's Advocate www.pafc.co.uk