Gooseberry branches should fan outward from the main stem and shouldn’t cross over the middle of the plant. Isolating 5 branches will allow your gooseberry plant to focus its energy on those branches, which will lead to bigger harvesting yields.
Cutting back the main branches in the early spring will encourage growth throughout the growing season.
Cutting last year’s growth in half will result in stronger growth this year.
Crossing branches can also rub against the main stem, which can damage and weaken the plant.
This will also encourage the vertical and lateral growth of your plant.
After 3 years, gooseberry plants begin to produce fewer gooseberries. Clearing away old branches will make room for new growth.
Canker is a fungal infection that kills the bark of gooseberry plants.
Even though it seems like you are pruning your gooseberry bush too much, it will actually encourage the growth of new fruit during the next season.
