When planting containers in cold areas you MUST make sure that the variety can handle 2 zones colder than the inground recommendation. So for example if you live in a zone six then your container plants MUST be okay down to a zone 4.
@firesunearthmoon8999
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great advice!
@flowerheit4512
Жыл бұрын
Or, be prepared to bring the container inside during cold weather.
@UwU-Crew
Жыл бұрын
We bury our container pots, cover with straw, then dig em up in the spring. It’s a little extra work but nothing has croaked on me since I started doing this.😊
@Cloverkitty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dolly and Sugarbuns! Great tips to use for the garden! :D
@sharileenlimpin5534
Жыл бұрын
Didnt even think of that. Thank you!
@kristinaginorio1344
Жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm is adorable. And your teaching style is quite accessible.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kristina, very kind of you to say. :-)
@Halotest100
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. I now see where I was going wrong with my potted Raspberries, I wasn't putting any ericaceous compost in with the soil.
@JanetAstrella-ps1lr
Жыл бұрын
I loved your advice and strawberries! I grew up with a strawberry patch and as an adult this is my first strawberry plant. I hope I do well.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
I hope they grow well for you Janet. :-)
@kellyannew5020
3 ай бұрын
I see your comment was from a year ago. How have your strawberries done? Have you had loads of runners and now have a mini strawberry farm?
@donaldauguston9740
Жыл бұрын
This could NOT have been timelier. I need to plant a black current and now I know to trim it back once in the ground. Thank you again, Ben. I can always rely upon you for outstanding information. DA
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for watching Donald. :-)
@greenwayfilms1
Жыл бұрын
lol you are so much like us , eating your fruit leater with your garden hands , keep been real and loveing your content 🥦🥦🧄🧄🥒🥒🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. Mucky hands are a common theme in this household!
@raaron4315
5 ай бұрын
i absolutely love this guy
@ProjecthappylifeNYC
Жыл бұрын
I 100% support eating fruit leather with hands dirty from gardening! That made me happy.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
So pleased Lory! :-)
@jons5898
Жыл бұрын
Planted some blueberries and raspberries in 10 gal. pots and some in beds last spring . It will be interesting to see if the potted bushes survive the winter, it was -5 F (-20 C)where I live in Idaho this morning ! 🥶. The garden is under 24 inches (about 60 centimeters) of snow currently and we’re expecting more.
@cherylhowker1792
Жыл бұрын
Wow, we only getting first frosts here on the southeast cost of uk
@ninemoonplanet
Жыл бұрын
They should be ok, grew raspberries at -40 ° winters. -40 is the same temp at both scales. You could 'wrap' them to prevent frost/cold burn if you're not sure.
@dollyperry3020
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you live near to my Spokane home :)
@Alyss93
Жыл бұрын
Considering they both grow in the wild in northern Ontario, Canada, where it easily gets to -40C or lower, you should be pretty good
@ivyrakestraw
Жыл бұрын
Your raspberries will do fine in the ground there too. We had them in MT and they came back every year.
@adairsulhoff5405
Жыл бұрын
Adding raspberries to my wish list :)
@TofferJ-UK
Жыл бұрын
I have apples, morello cherries, rhubarb, blackcurrants and strawberries. My neighbour has black berries but I MUST do raspberries this coming year. I have bought them a number of times in 2022 from the supermarket. I’ve said it a long time and must do it. 👍 thanks for the reminder Ben.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Definitely plant some raspberries! :-)
@mistyfarm1702
7 ай бұрын
What variety of raspberries please?
@caroldragon7545
Жыл бұрын
Ben, I love your tip about dumping the pot to mix the soil and then put it back in without wasting any. You mentioned using a shorter variety of raspberry. Can you tell us the variety name? I live in zone 6 in the US so I will be planting the raspberries in the spring and I want to make sure I order an appropriate one.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Carol. The raspberry I planted is called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red', but this may be a UK-specific variety. In the US you may want to seek out a variety called 'Shortcake': www.bushelandberry.com/raspberry-shortcake
@caroldragon7545
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg Thank you so much for checking to find a U.S. variety for me. I will let you know how I make out.
@lolasullivan8110
Жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤ my son, will be very happy happy. To know how to plants those fruits, on pots Good luck 👍 🙏
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Lola. Happy gardening to you and your son. :-)
@pootlingalong8928
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! A couple of months ago I bought some patio bushes - blueberries, raspberries, a blackberry and also a plum and pear tree. I’ve also set up a small square bucket garden for salads and baby veg in a 1m square raised bed and planted another 1m square raised bed with strawberries. So excited for next year! Enjoy your helpful videos - liked and subscribed! 👍🏻😁
@lindabareh1492
Жыл бұрын
QA
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for subscribing! :-)
@luka2nd
Жыл бұрын
I have just discovered your channel, and I think it's great. I have recently inherited a garden from my grandparents, and there is a lot for me to learn. I'll be following your advice :-)
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Great to have you along. What a lovely thing to have inherited - I'm sure you'll be a great custodian of the garden. :-)
@WillsM85
2 ай бұрын
Wish there was in person courses where I could learn this stuff and go through it in practice. There's so much to learn and it puts me off.
@GrowVeg
2 ай бұрын
Always happy to help with any specific questions - just drop me a new comment so I pick it up. :-)
@aaronchapman6666
2 ай бұрын
@@GrowVegmy raspberries aren’t growing too well - they are fruiting but I’m only getting a few fruits per branch maybe 6-8 tops - the pot is around 20cm but maybe potting it up would help? I give them a seaweed feed every 7 days
@gardentours
Жыл бұрын
I can only grow in containers and the plants love it 🌱
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear. :-)
@susanfit47
Жыл бұрын
Hi from the US. Thanks for the tips
@chaddamp2894
Жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas and thanks for all of your inspiring posts x
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
And to you - thank you for watching. :-)
@Simply.happiDess
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I am a beginner in gardening and your videos are helping me a lot !
@BritInvLvr
Жыл бұрын
I never had any luck with blueberries here in Southern California. I will give it another try taking in your tips. 😊
@lollypop2413
Жыл бұрын
Blueberries need cold to set fruit
@laurieanne9712
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Just what I needed!
@stephenhope7319
Жыл бұрын
Good ideas in this video. Like the idea of filling a pot with what you want in it then turning it out into the wheel barrow for a good mixing. Going to try raspberry's here in 9b Sacramento. Good to do that during our mild winter. Thanks ben.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hope the raspberries thrive for you Stephen. :-)
@potagermalo
Жыл бұрын
Superbe vidéo bravo 😉😉 A bientôt 🤗 🤗 🤗
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Merci bien!
@potagermalo
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg de rien c'est avec plaisir 😊 😊 😊
@russelwellard2217
Жыл бұрын
Great advice Ben many thanks, I have ordered raspberries and a blueberry bush for my small garden in north Yorkshire looking forward to next years fruit 😁
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Russel!
@Schoenmann3
Жыл бұрын
I'm growing blueberries! Lovely video thank you, I should be acidifying my blues more!
@alcarandos
4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Lots of useful information only. Thank you
@Kitchenlabofficial
Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful your video
@serenamccoy3711
Жыл бұрын
This video has some good ideas! We've always had trouble growing blueberries. Maybe we will try a container variety and see how it work. Thanks for the great videos and gardening tips!
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Definitely worth a try, as you can tailor the soil for the blueberries to perfection.
@patstephenso7206
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben its amazing what you can grow in pots roll on spring
@jackiehorsley9263
Жыл бұрын
wow love your plants I planted some fruit plants myself I am hoping I get fruit next year
@adriannademadriguera4859
Жыл бұрын
bless you. you are a rock star.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Adrianna!
@angelakenyon7490
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for these potting tips for berries.....come at a good time as a few weeks ago I bought a black currant plant.....thank you for sharing.....😉 X
@jiggli-Jane
Жыл бұрын
Today, I pruned my raspberries 🍓🍓🍓(no raspberrie emoji,sorry) down to an inch, BEFORE 😱 I found one of your old videos from 5 years ago 😭😭 Hopefully, they'll grow back in Spring 😍 After watching your video, I had to beat my chicks away from what I'd massacred & thrown onto the compost piles, gave them the kiss of life (the canes, not my chicks), re-potted them in discarded drain-pipes & said several fruity prayers 🙏 Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge 🤗
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hope the fruity prayers pay off for you Jane. :-)
@valoriegriego5212
Жыл бұрын
Great one, Ben! Loads of useful info for me as I continue to expand my container garden! I didn't know raspberries plants come in a smaller size.😃 I'm adding the strawberry patch and really would like to add currants.😃 Thanks!💕
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Definitely add these fruits Valorie. :-)
@skylark.kraken
23 күн бұрын
If you have the space, feed the birds and have uncovered berries in another area - they'll learn if they want berries they shouldn't even try with your covered ones. It's worthwhile making birds happy as they eat up other pests. My wife and I are in the process of planning our future garden kitchen and we're already expecting to plant more than we need (it does give us the option to only use the very best, and not settle for non-ideal), and we have enough space to nurture fauna, from bees to birds, from hedgehogs to bats, frogs to woodlice, and lady beetles to aleochara- honestly fauna is a big part of the excitement of making a biodiverse garden; and there's a lot of birds we want to invite. Fully aware of birds being pests but there's definitely a balance that can be made, bit of give and keep.
@GrowVeg
22 күн бұрын
This is such a great attitude and tactic to deploy. Great job! :-)
@francesbatycki404
Жыл бұрын
I love raspberries. The garden previous house owners sort of grew has a patch, but the summer weather since we moved in hasn’t been too nice to the berries. Maybe next year. I have a cunning plan, says Baldrick.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Wise words from Baldrick!
@lisjohn4818
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful, thank you so much❤
@conniegreco8409
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@mariaquinones2345
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great idea. Love it.
@indiantinamorals5791
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@shinanbarclay67
Жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm and excellent info.
@shanhans3945
5 ай бұрын
You are great thanks a lot😊
@Firevine
Жыл бұрын
I've got plenty of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, but I really want to give currants and lingonberries a try. Thanks for the tip on the azalea mix! I had no idea. Easy to get since azaleas are a staple in landscapes here in the southeast US.
@cuznclive2236
Жыл бұрын
A nice idea I found for trellising was to use long rebar stakes at the corners, then frame with bamboo. It will hold a net perfectly, and it provides an easy method to train plants with intermediary trellising of more bamboo; those crazy cannabis growers know a thing or two about protecting their crops. Thank you.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Great idea, thank you. :-)
@Ryanrulesok
Жыл бұрын
Got goji berries growing here in the UK, very easy to grow and pretty hardy
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, but they taste like butt.
@dn744
Жыл бұрын
Ideal 🤗
@genadavila5298
Жыл бұрын
How do you make the fruit leathers?? Just blend the fruit, spread very thin and dehydrate? How do you store them? Great video as always. Love this channel and the garden planner is the best!
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gena. I always look up recipes. But basically I blitz the fruits along with a little lemon juice to stop it discolouring. The resulting smoothie is then poured onto non-stick sheets on trays, then popped into a dehydrator overnight. They are stored in-between non-stick baking parchment in Tupperware containers in a cool, dark place.
@lindakemer4950
8 ай бұрын
Instead of wrapping pots with bubble wrap, would it work to simply move the pots closer to the outside of a building for protection?
@GrowVeg
8 ай бұрын
Yes, that could work, depending on how hard winters are where you are.
@cherylhowker1792
Жыл бұрын
Another amazing show Ben. I must say I’m glad you showed this as I have new raspberries cains to plant out and a cascading blackberry too. And I’ve just received my lemon, lime and orange trees, they only small atm but will need to find out how to take good care of them. I have their feed but where and when to put them, inside pop up greenhouse or outside!?!?!? So many things I don’t know. Lol If you can answer any please do as I would appreciate it.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Frost-free greenhouses may be best for overwintering citrus, but some citrus are hardier than others. This article gives a good overview: www.growveg.co.uk/guides/growing-citrus-in-containers/
@adam8822
8 ай бұрын
thanks for the hard work liked and already subscribed 👍
@GrowVeg
8 ай бұрын
That is fantastic! Very warm welcome to the channel. :-)
@EdurtreG
Жыл бұрын
The pruning is done so quickly while that is maybe the most important. Q: what is soilbased planting mix??? I live in Haarlem, North-Netherlands near the coast: what is my "zone" ?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Soil-based planting mix is just compost/potting mix that has soil as its base. Here in the UK we have John Innes potting mixes, which are soil based. I would say you are in zone 8.
@EdurtreG
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg thank you!
@EdurtreG
Жыл бұрын
Here they sell gardensoil with enhancers; those are chemical and part of the soil is turf - the latter being the reason I do not want to buy it anymore. It is very very cheap, 1.49 € for 20 liters. Is that the same as your "stuff"? I am searching for affordable replacements.
@katharinavonborcke4144
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for your lovely videos. Would you be so kind to tell me the variety of your raspberries? They sound great. Schone Adventszeit from Berlin! 🎄
@lisag9493
Жыл бұрын
Yes I was wondering the same thing
@shawns0762
Жыл бұрын
For red raspberries I recommend Caroline. For fresh eating black raspberries are the best I think, red raspberries make the best preserves. Never tried the yellow ones.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Katharina. The raspberry I planted was 'Summer Lovers Patio Red'.
@slomo1716
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and YUM YUM YUM!! How about strawberries? I planted three in a grow bag, and topped off with more soil killing two plants. I purchased two and replaced them, too late in the season for more berries, but am hoping for next year.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Yes, strawberries are a must-grow for containers. Check out this video on growing them: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lYJ3y2aArZViYKg
@Biabueno78
Жыл бұрын
What variety of raspberry is that that grows up to 3 feet???? If anyone knows please let me know where can I get it? I’m in the US.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
It's called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' but you may find other varieties like this. E.g. www.bushelandberry.com/raspberry-shortcake
@sandravalani359
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Presentation lil bro!😍Thanks deeply for sharinG your LifegiVinG Skills for Humanity's Wellbeing especially durinG these turbulent times!👍I am goinG to try growinG some blueberries plantS on my balcony thiS summer and your absolutely Contagious energy has convincd me...that I can succeed!👍Shine On Sweet Soul and May Our Precious Creator of liFe bless you greatly for sharinG so many Vital tipS to help keep our Plant KidZ very healthy!✌😃🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🌾🌹🐶🐱🐶🌹☕🍵☕
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. I hope you do grow some blueberries - they're a great fruit to grow and incredibly rewarding. Enjoy! :-)
@sandravalani359
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg ✌☕🍵☕
@RETard-me4mj
Жыл бұрын
Love your enthusiasm.
@sarahwenger1284
Жыл бұрын
During the coldest days would it be ok to move the plants indoors? Even in a low to no sunlight area?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
These berries are very hardy, so shouldn't really need to be brought indoors. Moving them to the warmth of an indoor room could trick them into thinking spring has arrived, which could cause them to sprout back into life prematurely.
@missmaziecat5058
Жыл бұрын
Snaffling? So that's what I've been doing! I also would love to know the variety of those smaller raspberry plants. Thanks! 8b Seattle
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
It's called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red'. You may not find this exact variety where you are, but there will be something very similar.
@trapped7534
Жыл бұрын
I have always had a green thumb. But it never extended the fruit. I’ve had some luck with blackberries sound like with raspberries I especially like the yellow raspberries. I’ve had some luck with strawberries. I don’t know exactly what I’m doing wrong but none are really prolific like a lot of my friends the face. And I’ve been gardening for 50 years so I don’t know lol. I appreciate your videos so much. Thank you Ben may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. God bless.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - and you!
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
What cultivars, and how are you growing them? What zone are you in?
@susanvdp
5 ай бұрын
I'd really appreciate more info on cutting out old raspberry canes.. I keep hearing this but don't understand it as each spring ALL stems seems to have something green shooting!
@GrowVeg
5 ай бұрын
It sounds like you might have autumn-fruiting raspberries, which are just pruned by cutting them down to the ground in one go in late winter. More on raspberry pruning here: www.growveg.co.uk/guides/how-to-prune-blackberries-and-raspberries/
@theoriginalkeepercreek
Жыл бұрын
I follow ( I am organic gardening) on youtube. His channel had a story of a farmer in Iowa that chose to not add fertilizer or pesticides to his corn crop. The farmer was told he needed to add this and that by a government guy that had tested his soil. At the end of the season, he had more bushel per acre than anyone around the county. He also had the county do some tests on how healthy the corn was. I don't remember if it was a sugar test or what but it was better than other crops in the area. That farmer went around the country sharing his information with other farmers about his results. Look up (I am organic gardening) on youtube. He has been doing it this way for many years. God Bless you and yours.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check this out.
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
That hurts me right in the scientific method. A guy doing better than some government scientist's recommendation is hardly a condemnation of or commendation for anything.
@JV-dx5uv
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! But how about repotting the soils? How often?
@GrowVeg
5 ай бұрын
They might need repotting once a year, once the roots are showing at the drainage holes. But once they are in their final pots you can just scrape off the top inch or so of soil and replace with fresh to help give them a bit of a boost.
@SmallholdingUK
Жыл бұрын
Your right about the cost of raspberry’s in shops, daylight robbery 💰I’ve expanded my raspberry’s this year to include all gold for yellow berries for some variety The kids go through loads of them
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
You must have very healthy kids! Great to be trying more raspberry varieties - the gold ones are delicious.
@michaeljlydon6991
Жыл бұрын
Great video Could you plant gooseberry in pots as well
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
You could - it would need to be a fairly big pot, but I think they could grow okay if looked after, though probably best in the ground ultimately due to their size.
@Dawn_Grows_Veg
Жыл бұрын
Some good tips Ben, thank you. What variety of Raspberry is the one suitable for pots please? I grow a variety of pink blueberry called Pink Lemonade as well as the blue varieties. They are a delicious sweet and slightly tart and a pretty pink colour. I also have a golden raspberry and it is tall but not too vigorous. It still has fruit on it now ... in December!! Its the crazy warm autumn we have had in the UK I think.
@zoewhite7705
Жыл бұрын
I just noticed fruit on my raspberry too and I’m in Scotland! Bonkers. Mine’s in a pot, I think it was called Yum Yum but there seem to be a few dwarf varieties available now. Have also seen dwarf blackberries which I’m thinking of getting next...
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dawn. I'm also growing the Pink Lemonade blueberry. :-) The rasperries I planted are called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red'.
@Proskaters6
Жыл бұрын
Great video. What about grapes?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Grapes are a great option also, but they will need quite a large container if you want to grow them in pots. You will also need some form of trellis or supports to train the grapevine up.
@gert-jan5573
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the content you are creating. But If i may be so bold as to ask for a smal change or addition. When talking about plants, could you mention or show the latin name? When looking for the english names of fruit or vegetables they somtimes get lost in translation and i end up with totally different spiecies or variaties.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I do usually do that with more specialist plants, such as perennial vegetables. Will look to widen this out where appropriate.
@olefawkersbreaks
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Any tips on growing indoors? CNY has very short growing season :(
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
These fruits aren't really suitable for indoor growing as they need a chilling period to help them successfully flower and fruit the following summer. You could try herbs and salad leaf mixes indoors - they work well, along with microgreens and sprouts.
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
Your growing season isn't much shorter than mine. Get everbearing strawberries and black raspberries (the native wild ones, if you can). You don't need to bring them indoors, just shelter a bit from the worst of the cold if they're in containers.
@southerngirl72
Жыл бұрын
Please could you show what brand etc you use as your compost quality looks amazing
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
I'm based in the UK. The brand I use here for my all-purpose potting mix/compost is SylvaGrow.
@southerngirl72
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg bless you thank you so much for the super fast response ♥ I'm also 🇬🇧 just called southern girl because roots from Cornwall x
@bipbip6626
Жыл бұрын
Can i ask you a [ 2?]question/ raspberries? With that pot: Will you need to transfert within 2 years each plant to one pot each? Why are they so near each other? How many can you expect per plant, with a dwarf variety and so little space to grow?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
The raspberries planted are dwarf varieties, so should be fine in that container for some years to come. I will need to perhaps replace the top inch or two of old potting mix with fresh from time to time, to keep plants happy. And, of course, feed them. I'm not sure how many raspberries to expect to be honest. As they are dwarf types, I would expect the total harvest to be less than that taken from standard-sized raspberry canes.
@lynsey1187
Жыл бұрын
Novice here! 😊 How do you know that the raspberries you get are the shorter growing ones and not the long ones?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
I bought a shorter-growing raspberry - I ordered one from an online supplier and the variety description specifically said it was a shorter-growing variety for containers. You can check by reading the variety descriptions and looking for a patio/container type of raspberry.
@3yebeams
Жыл бұрын
Coffee grains
@goddessmother
Жыл бұрын
The birds love my currants so much that I barely get any for myself.
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
Or a cat.
@fredrickkoenig8584
Жыл бұрын
When finishing up the Raspberry can I use pine straw?.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you could add that as a mulch over the surface.
@Joe-yo1tm
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips, I've just ordered two blueberry plants, one being the pink saphire. So excited to get going with them. I plan to do all my berries in containers down my plot. Quick question for you - you mention feeding these with fertilisers, tomatoes fertiliser for example or you also mentions organic fertiliser mulches that go over the top, would you mind explaining what these are and where you can get them? (Or make them!) Thanks again for your tips and your enthusiasm. It's infectious.
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
If you're in Zone 6 or colder, be careful with that pink blueberry. They don't tolerate cold nearly so well as other blueberries.
@donnabailey5325
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Can i use hay instead of wood mulch? Thankyou in advance.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be absolutely fine. :-)
@spaghettioo
Жыл бұрын
This was such a helpful video! We have a blueberry plant in a pot but it hasn't given us any fruit yet, and I need to repot a raspberry plant. Unfortunately I have not been able to find any ericaceous potting mix that doesn't contain peat! I've tried looking up hacks for it and the recommendation was to use half coco coir, which might be okay for the raspberry, but surely won't be acidic enough for the blueberry. Do you have any tips on DIY peat free ericaceous potting mix? I live in the Czech Republic and peat free mixes are hard to find... I'm building a wildlife- and eco-friendly garden so I want to avoid peat at all costs!
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Well done on trying to avoid peat, that is a really worthy aim. This article has some excellent suggestions for making potting mix/compost more acidic. I would try some of these: www.ruralsprout.com/make-soil-acidic/
@aperson1181
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you need to repot raspberries very fast? They will outgrow your small containers?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
I've picked a dwarf variety that should be happy in the containers for some years. But I will likely need to top-dress them from time to time (replace the top layer of potting mix to keep things nice and fresh).
@daveswords2112
Жыл бұрын
Do I think bare root plants bought now will fruit in 2023? Great vid
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Raspberries and other cane fruits should fruit in 2023. Currants and blueberries may take another year or two to reach fruiting stage.
@nybass5062
6 ай бұрын
Would blackberries do as well as raspberries? Or are they totally different?
@GrowVeg
6 ай бұрын
You can find dwarf varieties of blackberries for growing in containers - so these would be a great option also.
@TheJenirainbow
Жыл бұрын
Can you recommend the small variety of raspberry you planted, please?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
The raspberry I planted is called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red'. In the US you may want to seek out a variety called 'Shortcake': www.bushelandberry.com/raspberry-shortcake
@TheJenirainbow
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg Than ks so much!
@anyanne
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben! Love your video. Can berries grow in a hot climate? 28-30 C
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
They can grow in temperatures that high, but they do need a period of winter chilling to help them flower and fruit the following season. If it never gets chilly where you are, then it's unlikely you will be able to successfully grow these fruits (sorry!).
@niricoelmingo4721
Жыл бұрын
To keep the birds and other animals away I was thinking of using a wire mesh. Would that keep pollinators out, or are they (pollinators) not needed.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Pollinating insects can fly through most bird netting. Wire mesh may be okay, depending on the size of the mesh. But to be on the safe side I would only add it once the plants have finished flowering.
@joannethomas782
8 ай бұрын
What variety of raspberry did you use? I'm hoping to do some in pots this year 😊
@GrowVeg
7 ай бұрын
The variety is called 'Summer Lovers Late', but other dwarf raspberries are available.
@joannethomas782
7 ай бұрын
@@GrowVeg I actually ordered some "summer lovers" raspberries yesterday as i couldn't resist 😂 hopefully they will do well!
@Emkato
Жыл бұрын
Had no idea Stephen Merchant was such a knowledgeable horticulturalist
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
He's a man of many talents!
@sonyaw7054
5 ай бұрын
@@GrowVeghi do you use just normal woodchip as a mulch .not pine one ? I've used normal but not sure if I'm right many thanks x
@kerencolsten7351
Жыл бұрын
do you need to plant more than one blueberry bush so they will pollinate each other?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
They self-pollinate, so no. But if you have two or three of them close by you’ll find the pollination is much better and you should get even more berries.
@cassieoz1702
Жыл бұрын
Do you have guidance on pruning currants, blueberries and cane fruits? We're in early summer here
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Cassie. Check out our guides to this: www.growveg.com/guides/how-to-prune-blackberries-and-raspberries/ and www.growveg.com/guides/how-to-prune-blueberry-bushes/ and www.growveg.com/guides/how-to-winter-prune-gooseberries-and-currant-bushes/
@cassieoz1702
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg oh thank you so much. I'm usually fine with the canes but currants, blueberries and gooseberries always get out of hand.
@FreddietheFly
Жыл бұрын
I just bought raspberries in a container. I bought the variety for my zone (2). It gets cold here, as low as -30C during the winter. Should I bring the container in for the winter? If so do I still have to water or will the plant go dormant until Spring when I can take it outside again?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
That is very cold! I would probably look to bring it in somewhere a little bit warmer, but not necessarily warm. Somewhere that still gets quite cold but doesn’t get quite as cold. I would drop the watering right down as the plants will be dormant anyhow. Just water maybe once or twice over the winter if the potting mix gets really dry. Then bring it back outside to start growing again once the worst of the winter is over.
@FreddietheFly
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg Thanks. I was thinking that would be the best way.
@ev1677
Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, could you please recommend a brand of all purpose potting mix? I've recently realised that for the past couple years since I started gardening that I have been growing in pure compost, its gone pretty well but heard that its better for my plants to be mixed into a soil at a 80 to 20 ratio
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Here in the UK I often use New Horizon's Peat-Free Multipurpose Compost (the British name for potting mix, confusingly).
@ev1677
Жыл бұрын
@GrowVeg That makes sense. Thanks so much, was getting so confused.
@christiensgarden3325
Жыл бұрын
What is the variety of raspberries that you planted
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
It's called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red'.
@cyphrsphyr
Жыл бұрын
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@master11pizza63
Жыл бұрын
Here in the US currants remain illegal to grow in many states due to laws to prevent disease. You must check your specific state law and what cultivars may be legal to grow.
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Great advice, many thanks.
@AbCd-zu7nr
Жыл бұрын
This is an interesting video and you clearly know your stuff but, if you really want to help people grow their own and be sustainable take into account; You are British; densely populated island, most people only have windowsills or patios or small yards. No space to store that helpful wheelbarrow, no handy lawn mulch. If you can talk to these people and without using any jargon they may not be aware of - THAT would be a GREAT video!
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Obviously you could mix potting mix/compost without the use of a wheelbarrow. And other mulches are available. Do check out our other videos on container growing, which may be helpful I hope: kzitem.info/door/PL3VEy0_tuFgQhuPkhdjRZKB4CpzqDGKUl
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
It's not hard to look up a term you don't know. Don't encourage people being so comfortable never finding something out.
@sarahhuggins7217
Жыл бұрын
What is the name of variety of raspberry you planted?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
It’s called ‘Summer Lovers Patio Red’, but there are a few varieties of container raspberry available.
@dcollings
Жыл бұрын
Is there a particular type of blueberry bush you’d recommend growing in a pot?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Most types of blueberries grow well in pots. Some varieties are especially recommended because they are a little more compact, e.g. Peach Sorbet and Jelly Bean.
@pakbowl420
Жыл бұрын
What's the name of the raspberry variety you planted?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
The raspberry I planted is called 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' but there are other dwarf varieties available.
@sharileenlimpin5534
Жыл бұрын
Hello! I've been googling, but i just cant find the right keywords for my searches. What's it mean when Ben said SOIL-BASED acid mix? What other bases are there?
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sharileen. I just mean a potting mix/potting soil that is acidic. Here in the UK we have what's called 'ericaceous' potting soil (or compost in UK English).
@sharileenlimpin5534
Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg i see. Thank you so much, Ben! Keep on the informative vids! 🤙🏽
@kayhowlett2334
Жыл бұрын
I’d really appreciate some help! I’ve tried to grow blueberries in pots twice. Both times they’ve eventually died on me and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I use ericaecious potting compost although I admit I haven’t always been able to water with rainwater as it’s not always been available. I WILL NOT GIVE UP but if you could help me stop murdering poor blueberry bushes it would help! 💖
@killjoyredux8361
Жыл бұрын
They have quite shallow and delicate roots near the surface...easily disturbed or dried. I found that prepping the main potting mix with some peat to bring the pH down then a good layer of wood chip mulch has worked well. And keep watered..I don't specifically use rain water but haven't needed to do that much extra watering, as it's been raining just enough.
@kayhowlett2334
Жыл бұрын
@@killjoyredux8361 thanks Killjoy
@killjoyredux8361
Жыл бұрын
@@kayhowlett2334 no worries. I planted 24 bushes of different varieties in a dedicated bed and they are all doing well and flowering/fruiting within two years. I'm in New Zealand.
@kayhowlett2334
Жыл бұрын
@@killjoyredux8361 oh wow What a beautiful country! I am truly envious. 💖💖💖
@sunsetfarmohio8964
Жыл бұрын
I missed the name of the raspberry variety for pots
@GrowVeg
Жыл бұрын
It’s called Summer Lovers Patio Red but there are other dwarf types available.
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