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kanuk_gw

Brandywine Purple Raspberry: Pruning Advice Needed

16 years ago

Well I've searched high & low and can't find clear information on how to prune Brandywine Purple Raspberry.

I planted them last spring. They were roots with a very short dry stalk at the time of planting. By the end of summer they had produced with thin, long canes with forked tips(like a snake's tongue).

I left them untouched for the first growing season. (mistake or not I'm not sure)

It is now early spring and the canes appear to be alive from soil level to the tips and buds are forming along the canes.

Question:

1. Do I prune them to the ground? If so how close to the ground?

2. If not, do I head or tip them at this time?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,

KanuK

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