Harvested Your Currants? Do These 4 Things Now for a Bigger Crop Next Year

Once the last berries have been picked, currant bushes enter one of the most important stages of their growing cycle. After weeks of fruit production, the plants are depleted and begin preparing next year's flower buds. Proper care at this stage helps the bushes recover before winter, reduces the risk of disease and lays the foundation for a stronger harvest in the coming season. Prune at the Right Time Black currants should be pruned as soon as the final berries have been harvested. Red and white currants are less time-sensitive and can be pruned from late July through early September, provided the work is completed at least one month before the first frost. The main objective is to remove old, damaged and unproductive growth while improving airflow through the center of the bush.