Plant of the Month: Poha/cape gooseberry. Saturday, November 04, ... After the plants have fruited, it is best to prune them back by about a third to encourage new growth to support the next crop.

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You won’t have to worry about pruning your gooseberry bush in its first year, but after the second, you’ll need to prune to maintain the plant’s health and productivity.