Pruning guide
How to prune jonkheer van tets redcurrant
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Pruning jonkheer van tets redcurrant — FAQ
When should I prune jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Winter dormancy (December–February); lightly after harvest in summer if needed. Shorten all lateral sideshoots back to 1–2 buds from their base in winter. Reduce leaders by one-third to an outward-facing bud. Remove dead, crossing, or crowded branches. For cordons or fans, follow the same spur system.
How often does jonkheer van tets redcurrant need pruning?
Annually. Jonkheer van Tets redcurrant fruits on short spurs on older wood, so the goal is to build and maintain a permanent framework rather than replacing stems yearly. Prune to shorten sideshoots to 1–2 buds and keep the main branch structure open. This encourages plump, well-coloured berries.
How do you prune jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Shorten all lateral sideshoots back to 1–2 buds from their base in winter. Reduce leaders by one-third to an outward-facing bud. Remove dead, crossing, or crowded branches. For cordons or fans, follow the same spur system.