How to prune captivator gooseberry

Late winter while fully dormant (January–March), or summer for renovation/pinching. Create an open goblet by removing any stems that cross into the centre. Each winter, cut one or two of the oldest, most congested branches to the base. Shorten remaining sideshoots to 2–3 buds. In summer, pinch soft sideshoots back to 5 leaves to improve light and air.

Annually in late winter; optional summer pinching. Captivator gooseberry fruits on short spurs and on the base of young shoots; annual pruning keeps it open, reduces disease pressure, and sustains yield. Captivator is near-thornless, making pruning easier than most varieties. Open the centre each winter and renew a proportion of old stems regularly.

Create an open goblet by removing any stems that cross into the centre. Each winter, cut one or two of the oldest, most congested branches to the base. Shorten remaining sideshoots to 2–3 buds. In summer, pinch soft sideshoots back to 5 leaves to improve light and air.