Pruning Jostaberry Plants

Pruning is an important part of proper edible plant care, but many people find the task overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be! Keep this in mind: You can have confidence in knowing that not everyone will prune the exact same way (even the experts).

NOTE: This is part 8 in a series of 10 articles. For a complete background on how to grow jostaberry plants, we recommend starting from the beginning.

Pruning Tips

  • In early winter, prune any weak, damaged, disease or crossing stems.
  • Trim to allow air movement through the center of the plant.
  • In the summer, shorten the new growth to prevent the plant from getting too big and growing out of control.
  • After several years, you might want to rejuvenate the bush by cutting out some of the oldest branches from the base, allowing new branches to grow and eventually fruit.

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