How Do You Grow Blackberries In Pots?
If you love the taste of blackberries but don’t have the space required to grow them in your home landscape, container gardening may be the answer to your problem. Growing blackberries in a pot is simple, and the rich green foliage can make a lovely addition to your container garden. Sun-loving perennials, potted blackberries grow best when positioned in a full-sun location that receives between six and eight hours of sunlight per day. Select and prepare a large planting container that can comfortably accommodate the roots of your blackberry plant; usually a 24-inch by 18-inch pot will suffice. Look for a pot that has at least four 1/4-inch drainage holes in the bottom; drill additional drainage holes, if necessary. Measure the bottom of your pot with a measuring tape and cut a wire mesh screen to those dimensions. Place the wire mesh screen in the bottom of the pot. Cover the wire mesh screen with a 2-inch layer of landscaping gravel to prevent the growing medium from being washed awa
