The Tayberry has its place in the garden, where it can spread its meter-long tendrils. Now it's not like you have to go without her berries if you don't have a garden to offer her. Invest in a large container and cultivation can begin. You'll find out what you need to pay attention to in just a few minutes of reading.
How can I grow a tayberry in a container?
To cultivate a tayberry in a bucket, you need a stable container with at least 15 liters volume, a trellis, loose, humus-rich soil and a drainage layer. Care includes regular watering, fertilizing and annual pruning.
The ideal bucket home
Don't be too hasty in planting the tayberry in the first large pot that's within reach. Because size alone is not important. As soon as the plant sprouts its long tendrils, the shape of the pot must prove that it stands well. Coming soon:
- Choose a bucket with a volume of at least 15 liters
- a depth of approx. 50 cm is sufficient
- pay attention to width, as roots also grow to the side
- Bucket must stand well
- large drainage holes are mandatory
Also check whether a stable trellis can be attached to the pot or whether the pot can stand close to a wall frame.
Tip
Tayberries are sold in stores, complete with pots, which already have an integrated climbing aid. This is more convenient than building a trellis yourself.
Planting in spring
Plant the tayberry in March or April. Experts recommend the “Buckingham” variety, but any other Tayberry variety is also fine. Use loose, humus-rich soil as a substrate. At the very bottom of the pot there is a drainage layer to protect the berry plant from its worst enemy, standing moisture.
Finding the ideal location
Place the pot in a sunny, warm place. If possible, the location should be protected. In autumn you should wrap the braid with fleece to protect the plant from frost. Frost-free but cool wintering indoors is also possible.
Care effort in the bucket
Caring for a potted plant is more time-consuming. Water the tayberry regularly, adjusting the amount of water as needed. During fruit formation and on hot days, the tayberry in the container is very thirsty. You should cover the surface of the soil with bark mulch so that the soil does not dry out so quickly. Fertilization is carried out during the growing season, but modestly.
Every spring you have to cut the tayberry. Only 5-6 of the newly sprouted canes may remain. Harvested shoots are cut off promptly in summer. Long shoots are shortened and only about 20 cm of side shoots are left.
