Fall cutting back plants - Knowledgebase Question

Marblehead, Ma (Zone 6b)
I need some help, Please.
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Question by GardenWalkerJJJ
November 6, 2009
Hi:
I have some wild black berries that started growing in my yard this year. They produced quite a bit of tasty fruit. Should I cut back the vines that grew now or in the spring, or should I just leave them. Thank you very much. Jody Magee


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Answer from NGA
November 6, 2009
Your blackberry plants produce on new growth that develops on old wood. To ensure lots of berries next year, prune the canes down to 8-12". In the spring new shoots will develop from these old canes and you should get lots of berries next summer. Best wishes with your blackberries

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