Pruning Cranberry Plants
Pruning is an important part of proper edible plant care, and in the case of cranberries, it’s particularly easy to do.
NOTE: This is part 8 in a series of 11 articles. For a complete background on how to grow cranberry plants, we recommend starting from the beginning.
Pruning Tips
- After the plant begins bearing regularly, usually in the third year, rake lightly in spring just before growth begins.
- Lift and cut long runners— this will encourage uprights to form. Only prune long runners, not uprights.
- Remove any dead or damaged growth.
