Tayberries
A raspberry–blackberry cross with long, rich-flavoured summer berries.
Tayberries (Young cane)
£9.99 in the shop
Calendar
Sow
November–March from dormant canes
Plant out
Train long canes on wires and cut fruiting canes out after harvest.
Harvest
July–August
Conditions
Sun
Full sun, 6-8 hours a day
Water
Keep consistently moist, especially during fruiting. Avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–6.7)
Spacing
45-60cm (18-24 inches) between canes, 1.8m (6ft) between rows
Containers
Possible in very large pots (min 45cm / 18 inch diameter), but yield will be limited
Indoors
Not suitable for indoor growing
Care and harvest
Feeding
Early spring, apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost around the base
Pruning
Summer-fruiting: Cut canes that have fruited to the ground after harvest. Autumn-fruiting: Cut all canes to ground level in late winter.
Harvesting
Train long canes on wires and cut fruiting canes out after harvest.
Storage
Refrigerate for 2-3 days, or freeze immediately for longer storage. Do not wash before storing.
Good companions: Garlic, Onions, Legumes, Marigolds