The tayberry is an undemanding plant that develops splendidly even without our intervention. Too gorgeous, one might say! And right here the main challenge awaits its owner. He has to tame the plant year after year and still get a maximum of berries from it. This is how you can do it too!

The tayberry is quite undemanding, but will quickly become rampant if left unchecked

Balance with a watering can

The tayberry loves an evenly moist soil. It should neither be too dry nor too wet. Since the rain cares little about your wishes and falls when it pleases, you are in demand.

  • water young plants regularly in the first year
  • depending on the weather once or twice a week
  • water well-rooted plants only when necessary
  • they are particularly thirsty on hot summer days
  • even at the time of fruiting
  • never cause waterlogging
  • prefer to supply smaller amounts of water more often

Fertilize when the plant calls for it

The plant, also known as Tayberry (English name), is said to thrive satisfactorily without any fertilizer. Garden centers that offer fertilizers, on the other hand, recommend a regular supply of nutrients. It is likely that the truth lies somewhere in between.

If you plant the tayberry in a location with soil that is not too poor, it will get by with the nutrients in the soil for a long time. However, instead of waiting for the nutrient depot to be completely empty, you should refill it every now and then. In particular, the element potassium is needed.

In spring, fertilize the berry plant with some compost or another organic fertilizer that will provide nutrients evenly and also improve soil life. If necessary, you can give her a second portion in late summer after harvesting.

Regular cutting measures are a must!

If you leave the scissors in the garden shed for a long time, the tayberry will quickly outgrow you. A thicket forms from its innumerable tendrils. But not every tendril will bear delicious fruit. Therefore, make yourself familiar with cutting from the start.

  • Carry out pruning measures in spring
  • take a look at the new growth
  • only leave about 5-6 of the strongest rods
  • Cut back all other shoots at the base
  • Shorten lateral shoots to two eyes in summer
  • Cut off harvested shoots close to the ground after harvesting
  • Shorten overly long shoots

Always attach all shoots to the framework so that they do not lean to the ground and the fruit rot.

tips

Wear protective gloves when cutting this plant as most Tayberry varieties have thorns.

Tayberry in the bucket

A tayberry in the bucket must be watered more often and also fertilized during the vegetation phase. Here, too, pruning measures are essential and scaffolding is indispensable.

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Vegetable garden