I planted a redcurrant bush 2 yrs ago and expected an abundance of berries this year... there is a lot of foliage and some berries around the bottom of the bush but thats all right now - is there any good pruning guidance available for next year or anything I can do for now? Thanks, Ros
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Sorry to answer a question with a question (I will also try and answer). Have you been pruning to the ground each year? If so then that could be your problem... Currants bear fruit at the bottom of one year old wood and on small side shoots (or spurs) of two and three year old wood. Older wood down not bear much fruit. You will get the most fruit on 2 or 3 year old wood. Each Autumn after fruit has been picked cut back the oldest canes (four year old wood). This will encourage new growth for the next year so don't leave it too late as it could be hit by frost before it hardens off if you do so. Mulch in autumn and/or spring with a good organic compost. |
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I recently discovered that redcurrants prefer drier conditions -- So it suits the sandy soil I have in my garden, but my mother gets more success with blackcurrants that prefer the wetter clay soil that she has. How much fruit have you got from your bush? As an example, I've harvested 2lb of Redcurrants off a two year old bush (there's probably another 1lb on there waiting to be picked, too) |
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