Currant, Gooseberry
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Scientific Name(Ribes spp.)
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Prized forPhoto: Bob Mauceli, MMG
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Blooms on
Old wood.
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When to Prune
June, July (Early Summer, after the winter bloom and the spring growth).
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What to Prune
Use thinning cuts to reveal the structure of the plant. The stems are not long-lived. Therefore, taking out only new stems could shorten the life of the plant. Keep the new stems that are growing in a desired direction and remove the others at the base. However, note that removing too many stems at once can kill the plant.