Cutting the gooseberry high trunk »This is how it's done

How to properly cut a standard trunk

Only for a decorative appearance plants nobody grows gooseberries as high stems in his garden. The central interest lies in a rich harvest juicy berries. Targeted pruning makes an essential contribution to this. Otherwise, a gooseberry sapling will grow old within a short time. Follow these instructions to keep the joy of delicious fruits for many years:

• the best time for shape and maintenance pruning is in February or March
• thinning out all too close, rubbing and dried up shoots
• Except for 5-7 leading branches all branches growing towards the ground Astring cut off
• Leave 2-3 strong side shoots per guide branch and shorten the others down to 2 eyes

The central premise for the successful pruning of gooseberries tall stems is the observance of the growth properties. This fruit tree blooms and always produces fruit on the long shoots from the previous year. The strongest specimens should be preserved and only minimally shortened, if at all. Create a harmonious crown that is airy. Vitality is only ensured when the sun and light reach all areas.

Courageous rejuvenation cuts save bald tall trunk

If the annual pruning of a gooseberry high stem is missed, the penalty follows immediately. The plant grows old and only bears poor fruit. A rigorous taper cut will help. This is how you do it:

• the entire crown is trimmed down to a maximum of 5 leading branches
• cut off all bald shoots at the base
• Shorten the selected leading branches to 2 eyes

The aim of this measure is to lure new shoots from above the grafting point. For this purpose, remove all parts of the plant that use unnecessary energy and do not contribute to a new crown.

Tips & Tricks

Don't feel like joining the Cut to be constantly bothered by the thorns of gooseberries? Then use one for the pruning Loppers. Thanks to the long handles, you keep the scratchy fruit tree at a distance and can concentrate fully on the perfect cut.

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