Benefits of growing blackberries on the balcony
Not every hobby gardener has a large garden with plenty of space for growing delicious blackberries. But even with a balcony or a sunlit terrace you don't have to forego the enjoyment of blackberries you have picked yourself. Certain types of blackberry also thrive in a bucket if they are adequately watered and fertilized. However, the blackberries should be planted in a sufficiently large pot on the balcony so that the blackberry roots, which grow strongly to the sides, are not too restricted in their development.
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- Plant blackberries in your own garden
- The ideal location for blackberries in the garden
- The ripening time of blackberries in the garden
Choosing the right types of blackberry for the balcony
The high upright blackberry varieties from specialist shops are primarily suitable for growing on the balcony. These also bear their fruits on shorter tendrils and are thus easier to control in their growth on a balcony. The following varieties have proven particularly useful for growing on the balcony:
- Navaho Early
- Navaho Big & Early
- Black satin
- Loch Nes
- jumbo
- Chester Thornless
Since none of these varieties have thorns on the tendrils, there is no risk of injury from growing blackberries on the balcony. For an even longer harvest season, you can also combine varieties that ripen early or late, if your balcony offers enough space.
The care of columnar blackberries and blackberry trellises on the balcony
The cultivation of blackberries on the balcony is particularly attractive if it can be used for visual design and enhancement at the same time. Blackberry plants formed into a trellis can not only cover a gray concrete wall, but also serve as a natural privacy screen in the direction of the neighboring apartment. The most important care measures on the balcony are regular watering, removing overripe or moldy fruits and cutting back the biennial tendrils in autumn after the harvest.
Tips & Tricks
Even upright blackberry varieties sometimes tend to form longer blackberry tendrils. You can simply cut them off when you reach the desired height. This does not harm the plants, but even promotes the growth of the side shoots and fruit set.
