Currant Pruning (at 2fps)

We like to prune the Black Currant bushes as we pick. The set of bushes in the west field hadn't been pruned for a couple of years so we decided to do it this year. We take out the suckers that form on branches that put out roots when they bend to the ground -- or, in our case, got covered with mulch. We also thin the cluster of stalks to increase air circulation and prevent fungus or mold growth. After pruning, we take away all the detritus and burn it. These bushes are in sandy loam, and tend to dry out, so we put mulch around the base of the plants. The ones we transplanted from here to more of a clay loam and a slightly shady location are much better producers.

The video was created from a series of still frames using the interval feature of my Nikon D300 camera while set on a tripod nearby as we worked.

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