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Recommendations for Newbie

Hi
folks, I'm considering growing blueberries and raspberries for the
first time and wondered if anyone out there could offer some
advice.
Firstly, can you grow them in containers and if so how big would they need to be
Secondly, I woul be grateful for recommendations re varieties.
Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
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Not sure about rasps re containers. @Dovefromabove and a few others grow Polka, which is a nice variety. I can't remember which ones I used to have, but they were always in the ground. I expect a container of similar size would be fine though. More work in pots
Blackcurrants are totally hardy @dora.king.home, so no need for it to be inside, in any weather. It would only need protection if it's been grown undercover, or is tiny. In that case, you'd just acclimatise it over a few days - out for a while and back in at night. Make sure it also has a large container.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Blueberries - being bushes - are much more suited to container growing. Bluecrop seems to be a pretty reliable one. Grow them close to your rain barrel - they don't like to dry out. I can grow mine in the ground where they are easy peasy, but they are quite large shrubs, unless you get a dwarf one (there are some) so a big tub and plenty of water are needed, I should think.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Blueberries - some are self fertile, you'll have to check varieties. Like any fruit though, they generally do better in groups, even when they are theoretically self fertile.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
This site will tell you all you need to know about blueberries.
https://www.trehanenursery.co.uk/Default.asp
I bought three bushes from them a few years ago .... following a recommendation from @Pete.8 on here. They've been great and come with detailed information to help you look after them.
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