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 tub and the cultivation can begin. In a few minutes of reading you will find out what needs to be taken into account.
Tayberries also thrive in tubs
The ideal bucket home
Do not rush to plant the tayberry in the first large pot that is within reach. Because size alone is not important. As soon as the plant sprout its long tendrils, the shape of the pot must prove that it is in good shape. Shortly:
- Choose buckets with at least 15 liters volume
- a depth of approx. 50 cm is sufficient
- pay attention to width, as roots also grow to the side
- Kübel must be in good condition
- large drainage holes are mandatory
Also check whether a stable trellis can be attached to the bucket or whether the bucket can stand close to a wall scaffold.
tips
In the trade Tayberries are offered together with a pot, 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 Tayberry variety will do. Use loose, humus-rich soil as substrate. A drainage layer is needed at the bottom of the pot to protect the berry plant from its worst enemy, standing water.
Find the ideal location
Place the pot in a sunny, warm spot. If possible, the location should be protected. In the fall, you should wrap the braid with fleece to protect the plant from frost. A frost-free but cool hibernation indoors is also possible.
Maintenance effort in the bucket
Caring for a container plant is more time-consuming. Water the tayberry regularly, adjusting the amount of water as needed. Tayberries in the tub are very thirsty during fruit formation and on hot days. You should cover the surface of the soil with bark mulch so that the soil does not dry out as quickly. Fertilization is done during the vegetation period, but modestly.
Every spring you need to cut the tayberry. Only 5-6 of the newly sprouted rods are allowed to remain. In summer, harvested shoots are cut off promptly. Long shoots are shortened and only about 20 cm of side shoots are left.