How to prune whinham's industry gooseberry

Winter dormancy (November–March). Remove all inward-growing and crossing stems first to open the centre. Shorten remaining laterals to 2–3 buds and leaders by one-quarter to one-third. Given this cultivar's mildew susceptibility, ventilation is the priority — err on the side of taking more out than too little.

Annually. Whinham's Industry is a heavy-cropping, mildew-prone gooseberry that tolerates shadier spots. Annual hard pruning to keep the centre completely open is especially important to reduce mildew pressure. Shorten sideshoots to 2–3 buds and maintain a clean, airy goblet framework for best results on this old but reliable cultivar.

Remove all inward-growing and crossing stems first to open the centre. Shorten remaining laterals to 2–3 buds and leaders by one-quarter to one-third. Given this cultivar's mildew susceptibility, ventilation is the priority — err on the side of taking more out than too little.