Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Has anyone ever grown anything like THIS I love Raspberries, but don't want to sacrifice veg growing space for them,. However patio space I have....................... Would love to know any thoughts from experienced Raspberry growers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yes, I got an email from T&M yesterday. Thought I might give it a go. I've ordered some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Not cheap are they, but I do like the idea. I shall wait till next year and see how you both get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Wondering how many canes you would get to a pot....?? I guess it depends on size of pot... But you know what I mean!! I love the idea though... OH would big time though if these turned up... But that has yet to stop me doing anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have a big pot in which I grew patio peas this year, so I am going to invest in a bigger wigwam thingy & do the Raspberries intead. I am going for 6 canes, to see how I get on....I can always get more later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 OH would big time though if these turned up... Zillions grow wild in our garden and hubby's always pulling them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 OH would big time though if these turned up... Zillions grow wild in our garden and hubby's always pulling them up I like it... "I found them in the garden... Honest!!". As long as they don't turn up on the doorstep when OH is home I am laughing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I took delivery of some standard raspberry canes in Jan and 'heeled' them in a large wooden trough to be planted in Feb/march, then the chickens became more and took more of my time and the canes got forgotten but they fruited in the trough just fine! All I would say is make sure you use a big enough pot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Redwing - How many canes would you guess at for a tub say 24inches in diameter? (2 long rulers!) Kind of interested - but haven't got a lot of space... Perhaps I could put the tubs on top of the shed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I reckon three in a tripod would be ok, you might fit more in but you would have to be really careful with feeding them well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thank you! Hmmmm... I might have to be sensible, and recognise Raspberries will just have to wait till either I get an allotment (4 yr waiting list ) or we move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I've had autumn-fruiting raspberries in a large container for a couple of years. They're not as productive as if they were in the ground, but they're happy enough as long as they get enough water. They don't need supporting, because they're stocky plants, but these T&M ones that grow up a tripod would look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 It doesn't say whether they have thorns or not - if they are smooth stemmed then it's well worth having a bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I grew raspberries in pots this year, didn't really know what I was doing but we had a reasonable crop, so no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I've grown raspberries in pots for a few years now, I have them in 2 plastic pots about 40cm square and have 3 per pot & I get quite a good crop so there are always plenty for having with our cereal or for desserts. I've never grown them in the ground though so don't know how the quantities compare. I grow all my fruit and veg in pots as the borders & beds are full of shrubs. Plus if something doesn't seem happy where it is I can just move it to location it likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
