Talkback: Growing raspberries - Talkback

agnes30

24/11/2011 at 15:27

In relation to the query from jrsniece, I have bought gooseberry bushes from a supermarket. I planted them up in compost bags with a mixture of top-soil and peat-free compost and already they are showing signs of producing gooseberries. I added in a handful of fruit and berry feed and all is working so far. Not sure of the variety though.

jrsniece

24/11/2011 at 15:27

I'd like to grow gooseberries but don't have enough room to plant them in the ground. Do they grow well in pots and if so what variety is best?

rogerdennis

24/11/2011 at 15:27

I have bought some apple trees that grow on dwarf stock, i have never grown thase so has anyone any tips please I would be very grateful to anyone that can help .
Thanks Roger

rogerdennis

24/11/2011 at 15:27

I am growing raspberries for the first time so all this info is important and valuable.

audrey_fallon

24/11/2011 at 15:28

Just started growing raspberries so got some good tips here

woody_mjw

24/11/2011 at 15:28

I planted raspberries last season and many of the berries were nabbed by the birds (Pigeon and Magpie). This year they were caged with netting and the crop was fantastic - well worth doing!

The only 'pest' I have now is my two-year-old who eats all he can reach from the canes!

One of nature's most colourful 'sweets', so can't really complain!

jackiebarr

24/11/2011 at 15:28

can i grow raspberries and dwarf beans in a large container?

gharrop

24/11/2011 at 15:29

According to Stonepitts Farm the Leo raspberry is LARGE - above here you describe it as SMALL ! Somebody is incorrect.

aandpsclare

23/09/2012 at 10:28

I was given several bare rooted Autumn fruiting rasberries a couple of years ago. I planted them as a short row close (1 to 2 feet)to a raised bed which is one of 6 I use for growing various veg in. When I recently cleared the bed I found an 8 inch tall rasberry plant and numerous light brown roots over a sizable portion of the raised bed. Did I plant the rasberries in the wrong place and what can I do to stop these rootes extending to the bed?
If I have to move the rasberries how far do they need to be fromm other cultivation?

Daintiness

23/09/2012 at 10:39

Who's Leo?

aandpsclare, that's how raspberries reproduce - they throw up new shoots from the base and the these shoots can be quite a distance from the main plant. They are usually grown in their own bed and restricted - just cut off the shoots that are out of place or dig up a new plant for a friend.

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