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Blackcurrant bush query

Brian KBrian K Posts: 3
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I have lots of new green shoots on my blackcurrant bushes and not much fruit. Should I cut them off before pruning later on in the year?

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    No, the new shoots will give you fruit next year. Prune blackcurrants after you pick the fruit, or in late July. Cut out a third of the old wood (usually the thickest stems) down to the base.
  • Brian KBrian K Posts: 3
    Thank you fidgetbones. Will leave them!
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    How old are the plants?

  • Brian KBrian K Posts: 3
    Thank you for your advice. Do you think they are getting too old? They a they are about 8 years old. These shoots that I am talking about are coming from the old stems and at least about 6 on each stem.. about 12ins long.
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