Autumn is the time when it is time to prune fruit trees and shrubs.
The subsequent fruiting of plants directly depends on the correctness of this operation.
Let's figure out how pruning young gooseberry bushes differs from old ones.
How to prune young gooseberries
In the 2nd-3rd year, the following operations are carried out on gooseberry bushes:
- removal of all damaged and weak shoots;
- cutting off excess root shoots;
- shortening the shoots, which will help active branching.
How to prune mature bushes
A 4-5 year old bush needs annual pruning.
This process should include more than just removing damaged, weak and broken branches.
Proper pruning of gooseberries also includes:
- cutting out branches that are thickening and competing with each other;
- removal of unproductive branches;
- getting rid of shoots lying on the ground, as well as excess root growth;
- shortening young vertical shoots by a third or a quarter to stimulate their subsequent growth.
