Yet another raspberry post - sorry!

[KirstieSparkle]

Someone bought me a raspberry cane to plant...

I'm trying to figure out what size/shape pot is best to put it in and what else I can put in with it?

It's roots are all wrapped up and it says to soak for an hour before planting, but the green shoots are starting to wilt a little so I want to get it in whatever pot it needs

[Kirk]

Really should go in the garden.
Did it have a name or type - Summer or Autumn variety (the pruning regime is different).

Summer varieties can get fairly long, so if you use a pot then a big one - 18-20" across I would suggest.
They prefer to be moist at all times, they will throw off additional runners quite happily, so one this year could be 3 or 4 next year.

[KirstieSparkle]

Balcony so pots is only option... It's a Ruby's idea us 'malling promise' delicious summer fruit

[Kirk]

OK, decent sized pot 18-20 inches across (more if possible) with a compost that will retain moisure, a general potting one is likely a bit too light and easy draining. Throw in some chicken poo pellets. Concerning pots Wilkinsons up here have some fairly simple round dark green ones in of about 20-24" diameter the would suit. Not overly attractive ones but about right I would say for raspberries.

After that stick the cane/plant in and water.
I would expect a cane or two to appear fairly soon.
What grows as a cane this year will bear fruit next year, so nothing this year - unless you fancy another pot with an autumn fruiting raspberry in.

Not sure how long Malling Promise canes will grow to, if too long they need support, but the shorter canes may not.

At least they will not run amok.

[KirstieSparkle]

thanks Kirk :-)