Raspberry & Blackberry Compost

Which plant is it for?

Design with suitable plants

Provide support and pruning suited to the cultivar. Summer- and autumn-fruiting raspberries have different pruning regimes; distinguish fruiting and new blackberry canes. Water responsively and consistently, especially during establishment and fruit development.

Discover home-grown berries on the cane: this ready-to-use compost provides additional root space when planting raspberries and blackberries. It is also intended for the listed Rubus hybrids, including tayberries, loganberries and boysenberries.

Composition & nutrition

See the product information for the full composition and nutrient declaration. Account for the existing nutrient supply before adding further fertiliser.

Repotting in eight steps

Prepare the mix

This texture image belongs to the product. Loosen before filling and firm only lightly around the root ball.

1. 1

   Plan the berry position and supports

   Allow for cultivar, mature cane length and spacing. Prepare any required support before positioning the roots.

2. 2

   Prepare the planting space

   Loosen garden soil; choose containers with clear drainage holes. Allow suitable additional root space around the ball.

3. 3

   Release the root ball gently

   Unpot while preserving healthy fine roots. Gently loosen a dense outer root mat without unnecessarily breaking up the ball.

4. 4

   Loosen the compost

   Loosen the ready-to-use medium and add a base layer. Account for existing nutrients rather than automatically adding starter fertiliser.

5. 5

   Retain the planting level

   Position the root-ball surface at its previous level. Do not bury the root collar or crown deeply; leave watering space in containers.

6. 6

   Fill around the sides

   Fill gaps with compost and firm lightly. Stabilise the plant without heavily compressing the medium.

7. 7

   Water in slowly

   Water slowly to settle the compost against the root ball. Allow excess water to drain completely from containers.

8. 8

   Support establishment

   After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth. Check root moisture regularly and adapt continued care to species and cultivar.

Ongoing plant care

Provide support and pruning suited to the cultivar. Summer- and autumn-fruiting raspberries have different pruning regimes; distinguish fruiting and new blackberry canes. Water responsively and consistently, especially during establishment and fruit development.

Raspberry & Blackberry Repotting Set