Sabtu, 25 Juni 2016

Gardening question about blackcurrant bush

Landscapingideas - I’m getting good crops on my blackcurrant bush, which is in shade for half the day, but obviously the stems are weak, as the weight of the crops is causing them to snap. What should I do? Pamela Dixon, Huddersfi eld

blackcurrant bush trees

The Answer about that's question is :

Because of the shade, your plant has developed weak growth. The best way to prop up the heavily-laden branches is either to tie strings to them, and to the main, upright body of the bush, or use canes and tie weighted branches to them.

Is it feasible to transplant it to a brighter, sunnier position? If so, do it before the end of November.

Next year, help strengthen growth by feeding bushes with 1oz (28g) per sq yd/m of sulphate of potash. Sprinkle it evenly over the root area, every month from April to September, and water it in.

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