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Talkback: Growing raspberries

agnes30agnes30 Posts: 1
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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.
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  • jrsniecejrsniece Posts: 4
    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?
  • rogerdennisrogerdennis Posts: 8
    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
  • rogerdennisrogerdennis Posts: 8
    I am growing raspberries for the first time so all this info is important and valuable.
  • audrey_fallonaudrey_fallon Posts: 3
    Just started growing raspberries so got some good tips here
  • woody_mjwwoody_mjw Posts: 1
    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!
  • jackiebarrjackiebarr Posts: 1
    can i grow raspberries and dwarf beans in a large container?
  • gharropgharrop Posts: 8
    According to Stonepitts Farm the Leo raspberry is LARGE - above here you describe it as SMALL ! Somebody is incorrect.
  • aandpsclareaandpsclare Posts: 2
    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?
  • DaintinessDaintiness Posts: 988

    Who's Leo? image

    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. 

  • malrugee@talktalk.ne[email protected] Posts: 1
    Although I am still getting fruit on my autumn rasberries they no longer have the heavy crops they used to have

    If I remove them would it be possible to replant in the same area I have had no deseased plants in about 12 years they have been regularly feed
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